Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Lead Host – Deliz
Deliz is seeking a poised, experienced, and hospitality-driven Lead Host to join our team. We are a high-volume, upscale dining restaurant looking for a strong front door leader who understands that the guest experience begins the moment they walk in.
Position SummaryThe Lead Host is responsible for overseeing the host stand, managing reservation flow, and ensuring seamless communication between the front door and the dining room. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain warmth and professionalism in a fast-paced fine dining environment.
Responsibilities-
Lead and support the host team during service
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Manage and optimize reservation flow
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Accurately plot and adjust tables using OpenTable and/or SevenRooms
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Maintain clear communication with management and floor staff
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Greet guests with polish, confidence, and genuine hospitality
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Manage wait times effectively while keeping guests comfortable and in good spirits
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Handle guest concerns calmly and professionally
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Uphold service standards consistent with upscale/fine dining expectations
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Minimum 2+ years of experience in high-volume upscale or fine dining
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Strong working knowledge of OpenTable and/or SevenRooms
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Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
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Professional appearance and communication style
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Ability to stay composed and solutions-oriented under pressure
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Natural leadership presence at the host stand
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Competitive compensation (based on experience)
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Opportunity for growth within a hospitality-driven team
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Supportive and professional work environment
We are looking for someone who exudes hospitality, leads with confidence, and takes pride in creating exceptional first impressions.
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your fine dining experience.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $28.00)
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills
Conflict Resolution skills
Time Management Skills
Team leadership skills
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Adaptability
Attention to Customer Needs
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Italian
Fine Dining, Bar / Lounge
Dēliz was born from a love of bold flavors and that dolce vita state of mind - right in the heart of Bucktown. We’re an Italian steakhouse, but not the stiff kind. Think wood-fired steaks, handmade pasta, late-night cocktails, and a vibe that lingers like good conversation and bad decisions.
Our kitchen runs on fire - literally. Chef, Jake Peterson, and his culinary team work a custom Argentinian-style grill, coaxing flavor out of flame. Pastas are made in-house, seasonal, and unapologetically rich. The drinks? Strong, local, and just photogenic enough to make you pause before the first sip.
We're your neighborhood go-to when you want a sexy night out but don’t feel like fighting for a parking spot downtown. A place that says yes to your whims, keeps the vibe strong, and lets the night unfold.
Designed by a world-class restaurateur, Steve Gogolab, and run by seasoned Chicago hospitality pros, Dēliz isn’t trying to be everything - just the kind of place you come back to without thinking twice. We’re here to feed you right, take care of you, and maybe - just maybe - get you to stay a little longer than you planned.
