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El Che Steakhouse & Bar
845 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL
El Che Steakhouse & Bar hiring Host in Chicago, IL

El Che Steakhouse & Bar hiring Host in Chicago, IL

El Che Steakhouse & BarMore Info

Part Time • Hourly ($22.00)
Expired: Jan 14, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY: 5:00 PM to 9:30/10:00 PM - POSITION AVAILABLE 01/01/25 BUT POSSIBILITY TO START TRAINING ON 12/26/24

El Che is looking for a confident communicator to join our host team! Hosts are responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, and communicating with front-of-house and back-of-house staff to maintain the flow of guests in a restaurant. They play a crucial role in providing a positive first impression for diners and ensuring a smooth and organized dining experience. 


1-2 years of host and/or restaurant experience is preferred. Relevant customer service experience is also welcome. To apply, please submit your resume and tell us about your most memorable dining experience.


General host responsibilities include:


  1. Greeting Guests: Warmly welcome and greet arriving guests, maintaining eye contact and communicating clearly to provide a positive and confident first impression.
  2. Seating Arrangements: Manage the seating of guests, considering reservations, walk-ins, and server sections to maximize the restaurant's capacity.
  3. Reservations: Create and manage reservations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with guests. Knowledgeable use of iPads and reservation software (OpenTable experience preferred) and POS software (Toast experience preferred).
  4. Guest Assistance: Assist guests with inquiries, provide information about the menu, and address special requests or concerns in-person and over the phone.
  5. Coordinating with Staff: Communicate effectively with the host team, servers, server assistants, bartenders, kitchen and management to ensure a smooth flow of service and timely seating of guests.
  6. Professional Appearance and Reception Area: Maintain a neat and professional appearance, adhering to the dress code policies established by management. Keep the waiting area clean, organized, and visually appealing.
  7. Multitasking and Adaptability: Juggle multiple tasks, such as greeting all guests, managing reservations, reorganizing table assignments, seating parties, and handling phone inquiries, while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor. 
  8. Conflict Resolution: Respond to guest and staff concerns promptly and follow up with the appropriate team members for recovery during service. Address all guest complaints or issues with tact and escalate problems to management when necessary.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00)

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Argentinean, Steakhouse

Upscale Casual

Part of Hey Che Hospitality

El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s homage to Argentina's beloved asados, those traditional backyard barbecues featuring platters of rustic flame-finished grilled beef. This Argentinian-influenced steakhouse, located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” has built a reputation as Chicago's go-to destination for beef, wine and live-fire cooking. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which includes South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks. Its heat — both figuratively and literally — can be felt throughout the restaurant, especially at the Chef’s Counter and Hearth Table located directly in front of it. Chef Manion’s passion for Latin America, where he lived as a child, imbues the deeply flavorful dishes and dramatic setting of the charming 100-seat restaurant.

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