Job Listings

Discover which local businesses are hiring!

All jobs posted to this site have been submitted by Downtown Oak Park small businesses. The job listings that are featured are located within the Downtown Oak Park business district; Harlem to Ontario, Ontario to Forest, Forest to North Blvd, and North Blvd to Harlem.

All posts are active for one month, but we cannot guarantee the business is still hiring. Contact the business directly to confirm open positions.

Job Seekers: To apply for a job, please contact the business directly as requested in the job posting.

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Downtown Oak Park Jobs

Business Name CarefulPeach Boutique
Address 1024 North Blvd Oak Park, IL. 60301
Position Title Retail Sales Associate
Job Description

Our small downtown Oak Park gift shop is searching for an energetic and experienced customer service-oriented retail sales associate to join our team. Working in our shop, you’ll share with customers your passion and knowledge of European products to help find the perfect gift while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to work with a great staff of other sales associates and provide your talent while helping to promote our products. There’s a benefit of working at a small business and meeting people who love to shop in our store.

Job Responsibilities

Welcome customers as they enter the shop, ask whether they would like assistance with anything and provide help if needed with a friendly, outgoing demeanor and a strong commitment to customer service.

Remain knowledgeable about and answer questions related to merchandise, sales, promotions and store policy.

Provide recommendations based on customer’s stated preferences, needs and desires.

Create a warm and cozy atmosphere for our customers in a welcoming and approachable manner.

Basic understanding of hands-on experience with POS (point of sales) transactions and perform packaging customers items which may include gift bags/boxes

Unpack, price and stock received products.

Straighten, arrange, and maintain restocking shelves as directed by management.

Maintain in-stock and presentable condition to assigned areas

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs in order to restock on lower level and lift up to 20 pounds

Locate merchandise for customers, placing special orders if necessary

Focus on timeliness, customer service and knowledgeable of the products

Previous retail experience is preferred and required

Flexibility to work on Saturdays and some Sundays which at times include special events and during the winter holiday season.

Website https://carefulpeach.com/
How should candidates apply? Resumes should be sent to fancy1izpeachy2@gmail.com
Business Name Wise Cup
Address 1018 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301
Position Title Part-Time Barista (Morning Availability)
Job Description Wise Cup is seeking a part time barista with morning availability to join their team!
Website wise-cup.business.site
How should candidates apply? E-mail Shivangi & Naveen at wisecupoakpark@gmail.com
Business Name Léa French Cafe – Oak Park
Address 106 N. Marion, Oak Park, IL, 60301
Position Title Baker
Job Description We are seeking a part time bread baker to join our team! We bake baguettes, croissants, and other pastries and breads from scratch and in the French tradition! Open shifts are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and the bake is early morning from 4-10am.
Website www.leafrenchcafe.com
How should candidates apply? E-mail Colleen at colleen@leafrenchcafe.com
Business Name Sephora
Position Title Licensed Beauty Advisor
Job Description Responsibilities:

  • Must hold a valid State Cosmetology/aesthetician License.
  • Creating Amazing Customer Experience. Provide a welcoming environment for our clients by listening to their unique needs. Unleash your creativity, passion, and knowledge of our iconic brands during every interaction. Deliver exceptional customized paid service experiences including applications, product knowledge and lessons in makeup, skincare and waxing. Suggest and sell products and services and introduce clients to our loyalty programs. Create memorable experiences that help make Sephora the most loved Beauty Community
  • Supporting Store Success. Help make a beautiful first impression by keeping the store sparkling and stocked. Drive results by contributing to your store’s sales goals and sharing your knowledge of Sephora’s policies and standards. Support special events, promotions, and priorities as needed. Ensure all state license requirements are met regarding paid services. Support store priorities and participate in inventory control and programs to prevent loss, as needed.
  • Demonstrate our Sephora values. Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative
Website https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/job/Oak-Park-IL/848237155/
How should candidates apply? Apply online (see full job listing above).
Business Name Sephora
Position Title Beauty Advisor
Job Description Responsibilities:

  • Creating Amazing Customer Experience. Provide a welcoming environment for our customers by listening to and embracing their unique needs. Unleash your creativity, passion, and knowledge of our iconic brands during every interaction. Suggest and sell products and services to our clients in all areas of the store. Introduce our credit card and Beauty Insider to all customers to help them discover the benefits of our loyalty programs.
  • Supporting Store Success. Help make a beautiful first impression by keeping the store sparkling and stocked. Embrace your winning spirit and drive results by contributing to your store’s sales goals and sharing your knowledge of Sephora’s policies and standards. Support special events, promotions, and priorities as they come up. Participate in inventory control. Ensure compliance with sampling policies. Participate in programs to reduce loss. Designated advisors to be knowledgeable of cashier functions.
  • Demonstrate our Sephora values. Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative
Website https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/job/Oak-Park-Beauty-Advisor-IL/848237055/
How should candidates apply? Apply online (see full job listing above).
Business Name Sephora
Position Title Operations Associate
Job Description Responsibilities:

  • Supporting Operational Excellence. As an Operations Associate, you help keep the store running smoothly in collaboration with the operations team. Your role is vital and supports the high standards that our clients expect. Some of the tasks you will be responsible for include, completing daily processing and organization of damages, testers, and known theft product. Ensure all shipping and receiving activities are completed and executed within the store in a timely manner. Reviewing all visual elements in the store and communicate missing or damaged pieces to store leadership. Maintaining, organizing, cleaning the stockroom and sales floor areas as needed.
  • Accelerating Your Growth. Master your craft and expand your knowledge of our brands through our expert training sessions. Share your knowledge with, and learn from, your team. Participate in cross-training and be part of an environment where you’re encouraged to continuously learn and explore.
  • Demonstrate our Sephora values. Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative
Website https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/job/Oak-Park-Operations-Associate-IL/848236955/
How should candidates apply? Apply online (see full job listing above).
Business Name Yoga Six/Oak Park
Position Title Yoga Instructor
Job Description Yoga Teacher for Vinyasa-Based Heated Yoga & Sculpt Studio Oak Park.

YogaSix Oak Park is looking for dedicated teachers that want to grow and take their teaching to the next level, and have the desire to join an amazing tribe of teachers that is changing lives. We are seeking warm, outgoing, engaging team members who thrive in a community environment and are committed to guiding classes that are empowering, energizing, and FUN. Teachers are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

Qualities of Great YogaSix Teachers:

  • The ability to create connection Knowledge of the techniques and material
  • The ability to communicate and the willingness to be in conversation
  • Being a gate keeper of the space
  • Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members
  • Leading from a place of rich personal experience
  • Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development

Job Responsibilities:

  • Arrive to studio a minimum of 15-30minutes prior to class start time
  • Create a personal connection with each student
  • Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the Yoga Six standards and guidelines for each of the six core class types
  • Set up class room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting  Provide top notch class instruction
  • Follow up with students after class
  • Clean studio space
  • Build community and connection

Position Requirements:

  • Outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide exceptional client service
  • Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
  • Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
  • A sense of humor
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
  • Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification  1+ years teaching experience preferred Current CPR Certification Physical Requirements
  • Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated room, monitor students’ movements, provide them with hands-on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes
  • Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required.
  • Physically able to lift and carry 1-10 lb. equipment Adjust and operate equipment.
  • Strong verbal skills (proficient in speaking and understanding English)
  • Equal Opportunity Employment YogaSix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, YogaSix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job as they may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply for this position, and join the incredible tribe of teaching professionals at YogaSix: E-mail OakParkLeadTeacher@yogasix.com with the subject line “Teacher Position” and attach the following documents.  Resume PDF of 200hr Teaching Certificate
 Screened candidates will be invited to an initial interview, and those that move forward will be asked to submit an audition video.

Compensation: Class rate varies on experience/ability/formats.

Address 1005 Lake St
Email oakpark@yogasix.com
Phone 708-328-3780
Website https://www.yogasix.com/location/oak-park
How should candidates apply? email oakpark@yogasix.com
Business Name YogaSix
Position Title Fitness Sales Associate
Job Description If you are passionate about health and fitness, enjoy connecting with people and thrive in an environment that encourages you to exceed personal and team goals – this is the role for you! Our ideal candidate brings at least a year of sales experience along with a good understanding of prospecting leads through telemarketing, phone sales, and member referrals. If you are interested in starting or growing your sales career in the dynamic fitness industry, apply today!

Fitness Sales Associate duties include working closely with current and potential customers to recommend classes and membership options based on their wellness goals, answer their questions about the studio and help resolve customer concerns. The Fitness Sales Associate is responsible for appointment booking and ensuring first time visitors to studio have an overwhelmingly positive experience. The successful Sales associate will stay up-to-date with sales promotions, maintain the studio’s visual appearance in high standards, and strive to exceed individual and studio sales goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Customer experience: welcome visitors and members to the studio, answer phones and assist customers at the front desk with various administrative tasks. Handle member issues professionally and objectively, seeking to resolve them through exceptional customer service. Build productive trust relationships with customers.
  • Sales: Support the sales process by contacting sales prospects via telephone and text messaging, setting up appointments, and reviewing membership options with new visitors to the studio. Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on studio features, class offerings and membership options. Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals established by the General Manager
  • Prospecting: support in and out of studio events to generate new sales prospects (health fairs, community events, marathons, etc.) Support studio marketing and social media activities.
  • Member engagement: Conduct studio tours with new prospects to build rapport to facilitate sales; set new members up for success, support members with class selection and participate/lead member appreciation events
  • Operations: Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and studio presentation for current and potential customers. Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all.
  • Self Management: Assumes responsibility for developing selling skills, reviewing training materials and participating in staff meetings to support achievement of personal and studio goals. “Go the extra mile” to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

  • Proven work experience as a Retail Sales associate, Sales representative or similar role (i.e. Orangetheory fitness, Gym or health club front desk, Gap, Victoria’s Secret)
  • Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
  • Proficiency in English
  • Excellent phone skills
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
  • Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
  • Availability to work flexible shifts
  • BS degree in Marketing or related field would be a plus
Address 1006 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Email oakparkgm@yogasix.com
Phone 708-328-3780
Website https://www.yogasix.com/location/oak-park
How should candidates apply? Online via https://yogasixoakpark.applytojob.com/apply/CuU1H4oTes/Yoga-Sales-Associate
Business Name Smoothie King
Position Title Team Leads and Associates
Job Description

Are you passionate about health, fitness, and getting to wear athletic clothes to work? Love free smoothies made with whole fruits and organic veggies every shift? Want flexible schedules, a fun work environment, and career development? 

Come join the team at Lake Street Smoothie King. 

Address 1016 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
Email
Phone (708) 972-1016
Website https://locations.smoothieking.com/ll/us/il/oak-park/1016-lake-st/
How should candidates apply? Scan the QR cod to send your resume. 

 

 

 

Posted: 5/17/23

Business Name Little Gem Cafe + Encore! by Little Gem
Position Title Bartender – Food Runner – Bar backs
Job Description Positions open for Bartenders Food Runners Bar Backs
Address 189 N Marion St. Oak Park IL 60301
Email info@thelittlegemcafe.com
Phone 9173278997
Website https://thelittlegemcafe.com
How should candidates apply? Please call, Text or email me.
Business Name Sushi House Oak Park
Position Title Server and Host
Job Description Looking for server and host now! Please submit your resume to cathysushihouse@gmail.com.
Address 1107 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Email cathysushihouse@gmail.com
Phone 7086608899
Website www.mysushihouse.com
How should candidates apply? Email, Walk-in
Business Name Khyber Pass
Position Title FOH & BOH restaurant positions
Job Description We are hiring for front & back of house positions; cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers & more! Call (708) 724-6446 for more details.
Address 1031 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
Email malikj122@hotmail.com
Phone 7087246446
Website https://www.khyberpassrestaurant.com/
How should candidates apply? Call (708) 724-6446 to apply
Business Name Tre Sorelle Ristorante
Position Title Experienced Server & Phone/Counter Help
Job Description Tre Sorelle Ristorante is looking to fill two positions: – Experienced Server – Phone/Counter Help
Address 1111 Lake Street
Email almancini1948@gmail.com
Phone 708-670-6060
Website https://tresorelleoakpark.com/
How should candidates apply? Call 708-670-6060