Door Host

Levity Live; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chicago Improv, part of Levity Live, is seeking a Door Host/Hostess to provide a high-quality guest experience during live shows. You will manage entrances, seat guests, check IDs and ensure policies are followed to keep shows running smoothly.

You’ll monitor the showroom, deter distractions, and assist with transporting intoxicated guests as needed while supporting the team in a fast-paced venue environment in Schaumburg, IL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in restaurant/club environment.
• Friendly, outgoing with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the entrance before, during and after the performance.
• Checks age identification to ensure compliance with age restrictions for show and State liquor laws.
• Greets guests and seats them at tables per the seating process.
• Ensures the Club is seated appropriately for each event.
• Monitors the showroom during the shows to prevent guests from talking, heckling the comics, taking pictures and recording using their cell phones.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability to customers' excessive drinking.
• Assists management with removing unruly guests from the showroom.
• Takes steps to persuade customers to stop drinking, or order means of transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Do you like having a blast and working with great people? We do! If you want to feel excited on your way to work and can't wait to be a part of team that delivers laughter to customers and team members, the Improv may be the place for you. Laughter is literally part of the job!

The Chicago Improv is currently seeking a Door Host/Hostess who is responsible for providing a high-quality guest experience during our live shows according to Improv standards.

Job Duties:

• Manages the entrance before, during and after the performance.
• Checks age identification to ensure compliance with age restrictions for show and State liquor laws.
• Greets guest and seats them at tables per the seating process.
• Ensures the Club is seated appropriately for each event.
• Monitors the showroom during the shows to prevent guests from talking, heckling the comics, taking pictures and recording using their cell phones.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability to customers excessive drinking.
• Assists management with removing unruly guests from the showroom.
• Takes steps to persuade customers to stop drinking, or order means of transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent, some college.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Restaurant/Club environment.
• Friendly, outgoing and possess excellent communications skills.
• Must have Thursday -Sunday availability

About the Improv:

For over half a century, the Improv and Levity Live Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced our stages represent the Who's Who in American comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Andy Kaufman, Eddie Murphy, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Jeff Dunham, and Dave Chappelle.

Today, the Improv stage continues to be the premier live venue for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Check us out at www.improv.com!