Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Sundays/Mondays always off! Health Benefits available!!
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, located in Chicago's bustling West Loop neighborhood, is a busy and modern Italian restaurant looking for its next great team member. Monteverde has consistently been named one of Chicago's "38 Essential Restaurants" by Eater, won the 2018 Jean Banchet Award for "Restaurant of the Year", and in 2017 our Chef Sarah Grueneberg received the James Beard Foundation Award for "Best Chef: Great Lakes".
Duties and Tasks (including but not limited to):
- Providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Seating guests and updating seating chart
- Answering phones and fielding guest questions
- Making reservations
Job Requirements:
- Open Availability Fridays and Saturdays
- Familiarity with Resy or other reservations software
- Ability to multitask
- Punctuality
- Possession of a positive and flexible attitude at work
- Computer skills and experience
- Creative problem solving ability
- Effective communication skills
- Passion for what you do
- Ability to work nights and weekends
We are currently looking for full-time and part-time hosts with availability Tue-Sat. Experience is preferred. If you are interested in working in a team environment with other driven, focused and passionate people, please apply with cover letter and resume. We offer a fun and fast-paced workplace with high standards of quality and hospitality.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service
Teamwork
Excellent Customer Service
Customer Engagement
Adaptability
providing excellent customer service
Customer Relationship Management
High Volume Service
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At Monteverde, we are a chef-driven Italian restaurant rooted in tradition, creativity, and genuine hospitality. Led by Chef Sarah Grueneberg, our kitchen draws inspiration from the diverse regions of Italy, combining time-honored techniques with a spirit of curiosity and innovation. Executive Chef Bailey Sullivan is a key force behind our evolution—bringing focus, creativity, and leadership to the team—and was recently recognized with an Emerging Chef nomination from the James Beard Foundation. Handmade pastas anchor our menu, supported by seasonal ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
We are as committed to our people as we are to our food. Monteverde is a collaborative, high-energy environment where growth is encouraged, mentorship is part of daily life, and every team member’s voice matters. We believe in building careers, not just jobs—creating opportunities for development, leadership, and long-term success within a culture rooted in respect and care. If you are passionate, curious, and take pride in your craft, Monteverde offers a place to learn, contribute, and thrive.
Awards / Distinctions
2026
2017
