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The Dawson
730 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
The Dawson hiring Host in Chicago, IL

The Dawson hiring Host in Chicago, IL

The DawsonMore Info

Full Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $23.00)
Expired: Jan 3, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service. 

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a fun and passionate Host to join The Dawson which is the gathering place in River West. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What Makes Us Great:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
  • 401(k) Program
  • Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
  • Career Advancement Opportunities 

Host Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to the Front of House Manager
  • Answer phone calls, booking and confirming reservations 
  • Warmly greet all guests and thanking guests as they leave
  • Escort guests to their table 
  • Maintain communication with management team and alert them of possible wait times or guest issues
  • Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly

What Makes You Great:

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

Required Education, Experience and Documentation:

  • At least 1 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant 
  • Ability to fluently speak, write and read in 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.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Reservation Management

Problem Solving

Multitasking

multi tasking

Fluency in English

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Part of Gage Hospitality Group

The Dawson is River West's gathering spot for globally-inspired fare and acclaimed cocktails. The Dawson is an expansive indoor/outdoor, multilevel space providing a multitude of dining experiences including one of the city's best patios.