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The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
The Peninsula Chicago hiring Host in Chicago, IL

The Peninsula Chicago hiring Host in Chicago, IL

Host

The Peninsula ChicagoMore Info

108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Full Time • Hourly ($22.50 - $25.00)
Expired: Dec 19, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Host to join our F&B team to achieve the company’s objectives and create a memorable guest experience.

  • Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand
  • Work with a busy, fast paced environment
  • Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.
Key accountabilities

  • Responsible for all activities related to reservation handling, greeting, seating and farewell in the Restaurant as per standards set by the hotel.
  • Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standards.
  • Confirm reservations and large parties 2 days out.
  • Handle on-the-day reservations to Peninsula standards.
  • Understand and accurately follow the standard of sequence of service.
  • Observe and maintain daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.
  • Responsible to daily take-out orders over the phone or in person
  • Responsible for cash handling
General requirements

  • Must have at least 2 years guest service experience
  • Knowledge of Open Table or other computerized reservation system
  • Some computer experience(excel/word)
  • Wine knowledge
  • Micros experience
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation
  • Outgoing, well spoken, polite, level headed, patient, ability to smile easily and get along with different personality types
  • Ability to handle high stress situations.
Benefits We Offer

  • 10 vacation days per year
  • 9 holiday days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
  • Complimentary employee meals
  • Discounted parking
  • Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
  • 50% restaurant discount
  • 50% discount on spa services
  • 25% discount on spa retail
  • 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Complimentary long-term disability
  • Retirement plan with 5% company match
We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $22.50-25/hr.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.50 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Fine Dining Service

Strong Communication Skills

Guest Service Experience

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Open Table or Other Computerized Reservation System

Time Management Skills

Customer Service Orientation

High Volume Service

Problem Solving Skills

Conflict Resolution skills

Knowledge of OpenTable or Other Computerized Reservation System

Reservation Management Platforms

Adaptability

Computer Experience (Excel/Word)

Time Management

Cultural Awareness

Ability to multi task

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Empathy

Wine Service

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Impeccable Grooming and Excellent Presentation

Positive Attitude

Wine Knowledge

Professionalism

Outgoing, Well Spoken, Polite, Level Headed, Patient

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service

Cultural Sensitivity

Micros experience

Sales Skills

Get Along With Different Personality Types

Ability to Follow Procedures

Conflict Resolution

multi tasking

Communication

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Impeccable Grooming

Guest Interaction

Excellent Presentation

Outgoing

well spoken

Polite

Level headed

Patient

Ability to Smile Easily

Ability to Get Along With Different Personality Types

Ability to Handle High Stress Situations

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Part of The Peninsula Hotels

The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels. Established in 1928, we now operate prestigious luxury properties in ten major cities. These include the flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris with London under development. Peninsula is a living legend, the name synonymous with luxurious comfort and impeccable service. We set our sights high and our standards higher, aiming always to delight our customers, and in many cases we are now serving the third generation of our loyal guests.

The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Asian service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. The hotel has become an integral part of Chicago life and is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events. For this, the hotel credits its strong links to both the local community and international heritage.

The Peninsula Chicago is honored to be recognized as part of the '2017 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.' Each year, the readers of Travel + Leisure, the largest travel magazine brand in the United States, vote for their favorites in all things travel in their 'Worlds Best Awards' survey. The hotel is delighted that the readers have voted The Peninsula Chicago as the 'Best Hotel in Chicago' for 2017.

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