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Thank you for considering a career with the EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center. Please review our current openings below and check back regularly for new job postings.

To Apply...click on the job title you are interested in and an application form will open in a new window. Enter the job you are applying for and complete the application form and upload your resume and cover letter.

If you are applying for multiple positions, please complete a separate application for each posting.  Unless otherwise noted, positions posted are for the Tinley Park Convention Center and/or EVEN Hotel Tinley Park.

Job Listings – Positions available in Sales, Food & Beverage, Culinary, Housekeeping, Security and Front Desk.  Please see open positions below for more detailed information.

Catering Sales ManagerEssential Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain strong client relations and ensure that convention specifications are communicated and executed for a successful meeting experience.

  • Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through various efforts to maximize room revenue and meet & exceed goals

  • Develop Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s), floor plans and Group Resumes in adherence with policies & procedures.

  • Coordinate all logistics for meeting rooms including room set-up, food & beverage and audio visual equipment.

  • Drive Catering Revenues by up-selling products & services

  • Communicate with Banquets, Front Office & Kitchen in order to coordinate and monitor special convention needs.

  • Develops proposals, qualifies customers, and prepares contracts.

  • Reports product quality feedback to the Director of Convention & Catering Sales.

  • Maintains accurate, legible records and files to provide group history to ensure future and current quality service and enhance future proposals.

  • Follows all EVEN hotel & Convention Center policies and procedures on files, traces & account follow-up.

  • Ability to help change and set function space as required in an emergency. Ability to move tables and chairs if requested, assist in decorating function rooms as required.


  • Required skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced/stressful environment

  • Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize at a moment’s notice in an ever changing environment

  • Must work well independently with minimum supervision

  • Must have command of the English language, both oral and written

  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs for extended periods of time/frequently in order to interact with clients and staff both inside and outside of the hotel.

  • Must be able to work flexible and extended hours
  • Business Travel Sales ManagerResponsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Solicit, negotiate & book new and repeat business through various efforts to maximize room revenue & meet and exceed goals

  • Implement successful strategies to achieve hotel profitability through revenue generation

  • Develop a sales strategy by analyzing historical, current, & future hotel market trends and create selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue to meet & exceed goals

  • Regularly review and stay atop with assigned market segments

  • Develop and enhance relationships with key businesses and individual contacts to maintain and increase market share

  • Maintain accurate, legible records and files to provide group history to ensure future and current quality service and enhance future proposals

  • Performs all other related duties, projects and reports as assigned


  • Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced/stressful environment

  • Must work well independently & with minimum supervision

  • Must be able to work flexible & extended hours if an opportunity presents itself

  • Works well with others to create the best guest experience

  • Ability to multi-task and make time sensitive decisions
  • Restaurant Server AM Part Time

    5am-11am, weekdays, weekends and holidays

    Responsibilities:

    • Warmly greet all guests
    • Set, re-set and clean all tables/areas according to company standards
    • Communicate effectively and efficiently with guests, managers and co-workers
    • Solve and recover guest issues/concerns immediately when able, report to manager asap
    • Correctly take food orders, upsell whenever possible, accurately enter into POS systems
    • Serve prepared food as rapidly and efficiently as possible, while remaining courteous and polite to the guests
    • Remain attentive to guest needs and requests throughout service
    • Process payments accurately and according to established standards
    • Polish glass, silverware, fold napkins, complete side work as assigned
    • Be knowledge-full of the menu
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
    • ServSafe (preferred)
    • 1+ years serving experience (preferred)
    • Must be able to stand for 5+ hours/shift.
    • Must be able to adjust work pace to business demand.
    • Must have basic math and computer skills.
    • Must be able to carry, lift and move at least 25lbs
    • Must maintain pleasant demeanor at all times
    • Great customer service
    Culinary: Prep/Line CookFull Time/Part Time Culinary positions available, in both restaurant and banquet kitchens. Responsible for food preparation, execution and plating of food items. Ensure safe handling, cooking and storing of food. Responsible for overall cleanliness of the kitchens and equipment. Must work well independently, following daily prep list established by the Executive Chef. Execute fast & efficient service of all menu items, making sure cooking methods are executed properly, preparing food according to standardized recipes.

    Sanitation license or Food Handler certified. Must be able to walk/stand for up to 8 hours or more, carry/move loads up to 50 pounds, move distances between hotel and convention center, have 20/20 vision with/without corrective lenses, must be able to speak and understand fluent English, handle multiple tasks at one time prioritizing needs, must be able to work in fast paced kitchen environment working well with others. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be changed/altered at any time.
    Banquet CookFull time position, minimum 2 years in a high volume banquet kitchen. Responsible for the large volume preparation, execution and plating of soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables and other food items in the Convention Center kitchens. Ensures the safe handling, cooking and storing of food. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchens and equipment. Must work well independently, follow daily prep list established by the Executive Chef. Ensures all prep is covered, labeled, dated and properly stored at all times. Executes fast, clean and efficient service of all menu items, makes sure cooking methods are executed properly, prepares food according to standardized recipes, responsible for the prep, cooking and plating of all menu items. Ensures and monitors food product quality, appearance and freshness at all times. Executes proper cooking temperatures, holding temperatures and sanitation practices to ensure safe food handling. Completes tasks in a timely manner to ensure time management and efficiency, keeps work areas clean and sanitized at all times, safely operates all kitchen equipment, ensures all prep is ready for the following day, ensures deliveries are properly stored and goods properly rotated. Always ensures all equipment and work stations are organized, cleaned and sanitized during shift and at closing.
    Sanitation license or Food Handler certified. Must be able to walk/stand for up to 8 hours or more, carry/move loads up to 50 pounds, move distances between hotel and convention center, have 20/20 vision with/without corrective lenses, must be able to speak and understand fluent English, handle multiple tasks at one time prioritizing needs, must be able to work in fast paced kitchen environment working will with others.
    Security OfficerPart Time, various shifts, evening/overnight shifts available. Previous security experience preferred. Must be able to stand/walk for 8-10 hour shift, work closely with all departments & outlets maintaining security of building and guests. Must be comfortable engaging with guests that might be upset/noise complaints/ID checks.
    Banquet Set-Up House AttendantFull Time and Part Time available, morning/evening shifts available. Previous meeting and event set-up experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills, ability to multi task, read/understand room set-up, be detail oriented, self-directed and work well under pressure.
    Housekeeping Room AttendantsFull Time, Part Time available. Previous experience a plus but will train. Must have excellent customer service skills, be detail oriented, work in a fast paced environment, & understand brand standards in regards to a clean, inviting, restful guestroom.
    Housekeeping: Various Positions
    (Public Area Attendants, Laundry Attendants)
    Part Time, Full Time available. 1 year related service experience preferred. Must understand great guest service, be detail oriented and be able to work in a fast paced environment.
    Front Desk AgentFull Time/Part Time, all 3 shifts available. Previous customer service experience in hospitality or related field preferred. Must enjoy engaging with guests and fellow co-workers alike. Position requires multi-tasking under pressure, solving and communicating issues and follow through for guest recovery. Must be guest-centric always providing outstanding service, empathy, and great energy for a positive guest experience.
    Restaurant Server/BartenderFull Time/Part Time, various shifts available, morning and evening. Previous restaurant experience preferred. Exciting opportunity to join the team servicing a brand new concept restaurant that is opening within the Hotel. Applicants must possess excellent customer service skills, have the ability to multi-task, and work well under pressure.
    DishwasherPart Time, morning/evening shifts available. Previous experience preferred. Must work well with the kitchen team, be self-directed and work well under pressure. Illinois State Food Handler Certificate, ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or Illinois State Food Service Sanitation License required.
    Restaurant BusserPart Time, morning/evening available. 1 year restaurant service experience preferred. Must possess excellent customer service skills, work well with others, understand sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure. Ability to multi-task , self-directed and detail oriented.
    Banquet Server/Bartender1 year high volume, high quality service experience preferred. Must possess excellent customer service skills, ability to multi task, work well under pressure, and be customer-centric. Must be able to carry 35 lbs above the shoulder, stand walk for 8-10 hours per shift, professional appearance required. Illinois State Food Handler Certificate, ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or Illinois State Food Service Sanitation License required.
    *Please note that the above job openings are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    *Harp Management is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, marital status and any other characteristic protected by law.
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