Dining Room Host & Guest Experience Leader

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a friendly dining room host to welcome guests, seat them promptly, and support a welcoming dining experience. You will coordinate seating, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist team members during busy events. Strong communication, patience, and discretion are essential as you work across shifts and with staff from other departments.

This entry-level role offers exposure to hospitality operations in a fast-paced venue network across Chicago.

Qualifications

• Greeting and seating guests promptly and warmly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and neat dining environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and people skills.
• Respect confidentiality of guest information.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet and direct guests to tables based on availability.
• Help create an enjoyable dining experience and maintain cleanliness.
• Exhibit exceptional communication and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal or medical information.
• Supervise dining room staff to ensure service and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with training new food-service team members.
• Close the dining room and ensure side work is completed.
• Know emergency safety procedures and assist with evacuations if needed.
• Assist with service, including bussing and food service when required.
• Operate equipment such as fire extinguishers, telephones and beverage machines.
• Work with staff from other departments during events.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a friendly dining room host to welcome guests, seat them promptly, and support a welcoming dining experience. You will coordinate seating, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist team members during busy events. Strong communication, patience, and discretion are essential as you work across shifts and with staff from other departments.

This entry-level role offers exposure to hospitality operations in a fast-paced venue network across Chicago.