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Food & Beverage Associate

Midtown Athletic Clubs · Deerfield, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a customer left happier because of something you did.

What they are checking: Whether they are a natural people person, which the posting puts at the center of the job.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker even though it wasn't your job.

What they are checking: Whether they live out the collaboration the posting describes, stepping in wherever help is needed.

How do you stay friendly and patient at the end of a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether their service holds up when they are tired, which is when members notice most.

What would you do

A member wants something healthy after a tennis match. What would you suggest, and how would you ask about their tastes?

What they are checking: Whether they can suggest menu options in a warm, helpful way that fits an athletic club.

You notice your register is off by twenty dollars at the end of your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle money with integrity and report problems instead of covering them up.

A member says their smoothie tastes wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they fix the problem quickly and kindly without arguing with the member.

A member asks about a spa service or a fitness class while you're making their order. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they are interested in learning the wider club, which the posting frames as part of the role.

The cafe is slammed and your teammate is falling behind on drinks. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice where the bottleneck is and pitch in without being told.

About the work

How do you keep orders accurate when it gets busy?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system for getting orders right, since speed without accuracy just creates remakes.

What sanitation steps do you take between tasks during a shift?

What they are checking: Whether a safe and sanitary workspace is a daily habit for them, as the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by Midtown Athletic Clubs.

Midtown is looking for a friendly and driven Food & Beverage Associate to enhance our stellar restaurant experience. What You’ll Do Our Food & Beverage Associates are “people persons” to their core, motivated by helping others, and passionate about delivering the best experience through food and connections. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be serving and assisting our customers by taking their orders, servicing, and delivering orders, suggesting delicious meal & drink options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace. Why You’ll Love It • You’ll be joining a team that takes “collaboration” to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa. We offer full-time associates benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K PTO/ Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave.) What Your Days Will Look Like • Serving and delivering our members favorite meals and smoothies with pride • Cleaning and maintaining a sanitary workspace • Collecting accurate and efficient orders from our customers • Handling money and payment information with integrity and proficiency • Building lasting relationships with current members and staff through social interactions and conversation. • Working special events on occasion • Helping the back of house with dishwashing on occasion You’d Be a Great Fit If You Have… • Excellent professional references • A passion for helping others • Display Kindness • Bring optimism to work each day • A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward • Evening & Weekend flexibility Bonus Points if You Have: • Previous experience in the food & beverage industry • Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA • Current ServSafe certification • An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality. Compensation: Hourly rate: Starting at $15 The Other Stuff Our food and beverage team is “on stage”, on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department. We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply! This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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