Part Time Host/Hostess

Primary Objective of Position:

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive and depart, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
• Maintain proper set up of the dining room and cleanliness and standard presentation of all menus.
• Promptly answer the telephone and input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Receive, record, and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
• Cooperate closely with other members of the outlet team including servers and kitchen colleagues.  Act as a liaison between the guest and other hotel departments.
• Responsible for assisting in inspecting linen, china, silverware and condiments.  Clear all tables during and after meal periods.  Maintain the cleanliness of the Host/Hostess stand.
• Provide knowledge of the hotel, facilities and local city attractions to respond to guest and client inquiries.

Experience Required

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.  College degree preferred with emphasis on Hospitality and Tourism.
• 1 - 2 years of previous restaurant experience required.
• Prior Food & Beverage experience required.
• Luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of POS/reservation systems preferred.

Pay Range:

• $21.20-$26.50/hour

Benefits Included for Part Time, On-Call, and Temporary Colleagues:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• 401k plan with Roth option (Employer match up to 4% after one year of employment)
• Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal (available for purchase)
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking