Vetano is a U.S. video-first hiring platform that lets employers see ID-verified intro and skill videos from candidates before the interview. It was founded by Chris Fairley and incorporated in Connecticut in January 2025.

Is Vetano the same as Betano?

No. Vetano (V-E-T-A-N-O) is a U.S. hiring and recruitment technology company. Betano is a separate European sports betting brand and has no affiliation with Vetano.

Is Vetano the same as Verano?

No. Vetano is a hiring technology company. Verano Holdings (ticker VRNOF) is a U.S. cannabis company and has no affiliation with Vetano.

Vetano was founded by Chris Fairley and incorporated as Vetano, Inc. in Connecticut on January 9, 2025.

Vetano is a resume-free, video-first hiring platform with ID verification. It serves employers in restaurants, salons, barbershops, skilled trades, automotive, caregiving, tutoring, childcare, retail, hospitality, and freelance work.

Chicago, IL

Hire servers in Chicago, IL who show their skills first

Hiring servers in Chicago, Illinois? Every candidate is identity verified and shows proof of their work on video, so you review the work before you spend time on an interview.

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Hiring servers in Chicago without guessing

A server is the entire guest experience for two hours, and you cannot read presence off a resume. Vetano servers are identity verified and record short videos of how they greet, describe, and handle a table. You hear them before you meet them.

Identity verified

Every profile clears government-ID verification before an employer can see it.

Proof on video

See servers show the work instead of describing it on a resume.

Decide before the interview

Interview only the servers who already showed you something worth your time.

Minimum wage for servers in Chicago, IL

Hiring servers in Chicago: the Illinois minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026.

For tipped roles, the Illinois tipped cash minimum is $9.00 per hour, with tips required to bring total pay to at least $15.00.

See the full Illinois minimum wage page for tipped rules, scheduled changes, and local rates. Rates last reviewed 2026-05-15.

What you see before the interview

Greeting and tone, how clearly they describe a dish or a special, upsell without pressure, handling a complaint or a mistake, and general poise on camera. Presence is the skill in this role, and video shows it immediately.

Roles you can fill in Chicago

Server
Fine dining server
Banquet server
Host
Busser
Server assistant
Shift lead

How it works

1
Post in minutes
Describe the server role, your Chicago location, pay, and schedule. Your post goes live the same day.
2
Review proof, not resumes
In the app, review identity-verified applicants with proof-of-skill videos so you can see the work first.
3
Interview only proven candidates
Reach out to the people whose work already met your standard, and skip everyone else.

One job post is $79 for 30 days. No contract, and no fee when you hire.

Hiring for more than one role or location? Compare plans and pricing.

Questions about hiring servers

What does a server show on video?

Servers record a greeting, a dish description, and how they would handle a complaint or a table that is running late. You get a direct read on presence and communication.

Can I filter for fine dining or high volume experience?

Yes. Servers list the service style they have worked, so you can focus on people who match the pace and standard of your room.

Can I post for several servers at once?

Yes. One post can cover multiple openings for the same role, and it stays live for 30 days.

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Other roles in Chicago

See the full restaurant hiring guide, browse every local hiring page, or read how Vetano works.

Ready to hire servers in Chicago?

Post the role, review identity-verified applicants with proof-of-skill videos, and interview only the ones worth your time.