Restaurant Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years42%More than 10 years34%1-2 years10%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Starbucks
Wendy's
Time at current job
2-5 years28%More than 5 years28%1-2 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $44,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,257 – $51,011 yearly
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Front of House Manager | Restaurant Technology & Onboarding Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Adwords CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register OperationsManager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeCNAPesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTrainingPrep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarbecueFast Casual ExperienceRestaurant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+5 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipHigh-End SalesRestaurant Team Member
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant staff role?
The average time to fill a restaurant staff role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant staff include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: supervisor, shift supervisor and restaurant manager.
What level of education is common for a restaurant staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant staff in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 10 years of professional experience.
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