Across from Millennium Park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar is a treasured destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian food in a conversation-friendly atmosphere.  Acanto serves seasonally-driven Italian cuisine from both regions of Italy utilizing artisanal ingredients from Midwest farmers and producers.  While Acanto is well-known for its expansive, award-winning wine list that showcases more than 700 bottles, the libations menu is rounded out by Italian classics including spritzes and negronis along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits. 

Your Impact:

As a Host, you will be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming first impression. Your responsibilities include managing the activities of our busy dining room to ensure absolute guest satisfaction (such as monitoring table rotation, creating and maintaining a waitlist, answering phones and operating the OpenTable reservation system).

What Makes You Great:

• You are a customer-service oriented individual with a passion for hospitality
• You have excellent communication skills and maintain a positive, pleasant attitude 
• You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment
• You have experience using reservations systems
• You have open availability
• You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive Pay
• Dining Discounts at all GHG restaurants
• 50% paid Medical Insurance; 100% paid Dental and Vision Insurance (employee-only coverage)
• Best in Class Training and Development
• Advancement Opportunities

Required Education, Experience and Documentation:

• Experience with OpenTable
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate
• Ability to fluently speak, write, and read the English language

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.