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Boka
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Boka hiring Host in Chicago, IL

Boka hiring Host in Chicago, IL

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BokaMore Info

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)
Expires: Mar 19, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

BOKA Restaurant is seeking Hosts!

Boka Restaurant Group was founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2003 and has become one of the premier chef-driven restaurant groups in the country. Anchored by partnerships with some of America's greatest chefs--Stephanie Izard, Giuseppe Tentori, Chris Pandel, Lee Wolen, and Gene Kato--BRG has over 22 entities (and more forthcoming!) each of them crafted individually and conceptually unique.

Over the past 20 years, Boka Restaurant has become one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal American food is framed by Simeone Deary's timeless design located in the heart of Lincoln Park.  Boka originally opened in 2003 and was the first Boka Restaurant Group property for owners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz. The restaurant became the foundation for the company: An alchemy of great design, warm hospitality, and amazing Chefs. The restaurant's rich history includes 13 consecutive Michelin Stars.

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to the art of hospitality and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working team!

Qualified candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated to providing genuine hospitality.

  • at least 1 year of experience in a fine dining restaurant
  • MUST have OpenTable experience

Boka Restaurant Group offers; competitive wages, dining discounts at all BRG locations, Health & Voluntary benefits package available after 90 days, health club discounts, city-wide perks, and immense growth potential! 

If you feel you meet the above requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to food and hospitality, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team.

Learn more about Boka Restaurant at http://www.bokachicago.com/


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Dedicated to the Art of Hospitality

Strong Communication Skills

Dedication to the Art of Hospitality

Customer Service Orientation

Enthusiastic

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Highly Motivated

Attention to Detail

Provide Genuine Hospitality

Problem Solving Skills

Experience in a Fine Dining Restaurant

Adaptability

Providing Genuine Hospitality

Team Collaboration

Open Table Experience

Time Management

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Passionate about food and hospitality

Ability to Handle Stress

Culinary Knowledge

Understanding of Fine Dining Standards

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to follow instructions

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Part of BOKA Restaurant Group

Over the past 12 years BOKA has become one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal American food is framed by timeless design located in the heart of Lincoln Park.

Boka originally opened in 2003, and was the first Boka Restaurant Group property for owners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz. The restaurant became the foundation for the company: An alchemy of great design, warm hospitality, and amazing Chefs. The restaurants rich history includes 6 consecutive Michelin Stars.

Since his time at Boka, Chef/partner Lee Wolen has garnered a Michelin Star in 2015 and 2016, "3 Stars" and "Chef of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune, and "Chef of the Year" and "Restaurant of the Year" at the Jean Banchet Awards. He was most recently nominated for "Best Chef: Great Lakes" at the 2016 James Beard Awards.

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