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BLVD Steakhouse
817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
BLVD Steakhouse hiring Host in Chicago, IL

BLVD Steakhouse hiring Host in Chicago, IL

Host

BLVD SteakhouseMore Info

817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)
Expired: Nov 29, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

BLVD Steakhouse is currently seeking a full/part time host for our restaurant located in the heart of West Loop! BLVD Steakhouse is a 200 seat contemporary American restaurant inspired by the restaurants and lounges along Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd circa 1950, and located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. 

Our ideal candidate is strong, poised, and wants to cultivate an environment of growth.

A great host will be able to perform calmly in a fast-paced environment. The ability to demonstrate prioritizing and multitasking skills is a must.

The ideal candidate shares our care for genuine hospitality, authentic guest relations, and all things food and beverage.

If you meet the requirements, please respond with a PDF of your resume and a cover letter showcasing your business writing skills.

  • Two years of hosting or reservation management experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant setting.
  • Possessed of the ability to effectively communicate with guests as well as describe and answer any questions about the concept, food, and beverage program.
  • Warm, inviting personality and a positive, professional demeanor.
  • Must have the ability to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and late nights.
  • Must have the ability to stand and walk at a steady pace for periods of up to 8 hours or more.
  • Demonstrating a high level of fluency with OpenTable Guest Center is a must.
  • Adobe design suite skills are a plus.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Service Procedures

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Resolution

Prioritizing and Multitasking skills

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Genuine hospitality

Time Management

Fine Dining Service

Problem Solving Skills

Authentic Guest Relations

Interpersonal Skills

High Volume Service

Business Writing Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Learn Quickly

Two Years of Hosting or Reservation Management Experience

POS Systems

Sales Skills Related to Food and Beverage

Effective Communication With Guests

Creativity in Guest Engagement

Reservation Management Platforms

Professionalism in a Hospitality Setting

Warm, Inviting Personality

Communication

Professional Demeanor

Teamwork

Telephone Skills

Physical Stamina to Stand and Walk for Extended Periods

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Fluency With OpenTable Guest Center

Multitasking

Adobe Design Suite Skills

Professionalism

Positive Attitude

People Skills

Attention to Detail

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Organizational Skills

Answering Telephones

Welcoming Guests

OpenTable

Reservation Systems

Work Well Under Pressure

Guest Interaction

Guest Reception

Guest Service

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American, Steakhouse

Upscale Casual

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Part of Day Off Group

BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd—the golden era’s famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other iconic dishes. Drawing inspiration from historic Hollywood restaurants of the 1950s, Executive Chef Johnny Besch pays homage to classic steakhouses of a bygone era while elevating and reimagining recognizable favorites.