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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is opening a new location in Chicago; 4350 N Lincoln Avenue!

We are hiring now for all positions.

To apply, please email your resumes to LSHiring@loumalnatis.com

Or call our Hiring Lines; 847-313-4949 (English), 847-313-4935 (Spanish).

A Chicagoland tradition for 40 years! Do you have the Malnati DNA?

Lou Malnati's is a family-owned company that values honesty, teamwork and dedication. Our mission is to stress consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, our customer, and our community. Lou Malnati's is a workplace where we are empowered to take responsibility, contribute to our mission and success, and experience personal growth.

Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued

Nearly 250 of Lou Malnati's full-time employees have given 10 or more years of service, which is a testament to the fact that we attract and nurture loyalty. We have a hardworking staff that knows how to have fun. The "Malnati DNA" is about a team that shares the same core values of tradition, hospitality, excellence, growth, integrity, family, and transparency. We believe in an environment that fosters employee development where we are all seen, heard and valued.

Grow With Us

Founded in 1971 by Lou Malnati, we now have 40 locations throughout Chicagoland, and we continue to grow thanks to dedicated staff and loyal customers. If our values match your values, and you have the "Malnati DNA," come join our family!

Specific positions...

Delivery Drivers

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assemble assigned delivery orders.

Map out assigned delivery route.

Deliver orders in a timely yet safe manner.

Greet and interact with customers in a friendly helpful and efficient manner.

Accept payment and make change.  

During slow time: perform side work; answer phones; basic food prep; fold boxes; light cleaning.

Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Submit a two-year driving history documented by MVR or drivers license. 
• Meet driving requirements per our insurance company's standards.
• Must maintain valid license plate, sticker and insurance I.D. card verifying at least state minimum required limits.
• Car must be clean, safe and well maintained.
• Exemplary hospitality skills (friendly, courteous, anticipate the needs of our customers and exceed them).
• Ability to work varied hours/days including holidays. Ability to work extra days and hours when circumstances required.
• Past delivery driver experience a plus.

Phone Worker

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Take phone orders correctly per Malnati standards, which include but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of menu/description of food and prices
• Proper functioning/working knowledge of computer system
• Effective communication with Kitchen, Cashier and other phone workers.
• Greet callers promptly, courteously, efficiently and in a friendly manner.
• Close conversation/order effectively by following all Malnati procedures.
• Package food order(s) for customers, which includes flipping pizzas, boxing pizzas and packaging other delicious food items.
• Stock carryout supplies/food.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Exemplary hospitality skills (friendly, courteous, anticipate the needs of our customers).
• Ability to work varied hours/days including holidays. Ability to work extra days and hours when circumstances require.

Host/Cashier
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet, welcome and seat customers and answer questions in a friendly, outgoing, warm and welcoming manner.
• Assist in determining flow of the restaurant and seating. Watch seating for effective service.
• Accommodate any special needs of our guests, for example, booster chairs, highchairs, disabilities.
• Seat customers, cross-sell, and note specials of the day.
• Take drink orders, bus tables and provide assistance to our dining room servers when necessary.
• Responsible for totaling bill, accepting payment and making correct change for customers.
• Interact with customers and co-workers in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner.
• Maintain proper cash procedures and checkout of cash drawer properly.
• Provide timely feedback to your supervisor regarding service failures or customer concerns.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Exemplary hospitality skills (friendly, courteous, anticipate the needs of our customers and exceed them).Must be able to work with minimum amount of supervision under stressful conditions.
• Ability to take orders and process information and goods through computer system and register system.
• Ability to work varied hours/days including holidays. Ability to work extra days and hours when circumstances require.
• Ability to use math and apply concepts such as percentages to practical situations.
• Ability to process information and goods through computer system and register system.
• Previous cashier experience a plus.

Benefits

Flexible schedules.

Paid training.

Advancement opportunities (89% of our current store managers started their career at Lou Malnati's as a staff member!).

Insurance -medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life, accident, STD, LTD, AD&D & FSA to exempt and non-exempt employees who work 37 or more hours.

Domestic Partner Benefits.

401(k) with generous match.

Annual vacation check paid to eligible full-time hourly non-exempt employees.

Free meals while working, 50% discount on food when not working.

Full-time and part-time hourly non-exempt employees receive Holiday Pay.

Safety rewards.

Family culture and fun work environment!

We have six months of sponsorships for recycling buckets, thanks to generous neighbors. We only need six more to have a whole year of battery recycling available. If you, a group of neighbors or local business would like to sponsor a month for $70, please contact Andres, a neighbor who is a C3 volunteer. Email Andres at: vivaelfrente@netzero.net  

Forward Chicago, a grass-roots, all volunteer, non-profit brings active, involved, engaged folks together. Whether you enjoy walking in the neighborhood, are looking for a Book Club, into handcrafts, ready to learn or already play bridge, relish going to new restaurants for lunch or dinner or have another idea you'd like to bring to life, join us. www.forwardchicago.org  

CAPS Meetings! Why should you attend? Learn how to be proactive in preventing crime, have your concerns heard. http://chicago47.org/beat-meetings/  

You may attend any CAPS Meeting in your district (south of Lawrence is #19; north of Lawrence is #20).

Ongoing Collections:pet food for Friendship Pet Food Pantry,blankets and towels are always needed for clean bedding at area pet shelters. Used games for Sulzer Library's Game Night, unwanted CD's can become part of an art project. Artists and teachers need them. Bring these to the alderman's office.