Guest Experience Host - Warm Welcomes & Seating

Pizzeria Portofino; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical I

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Pizzeria Portofino in Chicago is hiring Host Staff to warmly greet guests, seat diners, and manage reservations. The role includes answering phones, handling messages, assisting with coat check, and ensuring smooth guest flow in a vibrant riverside setting.

We value friendly, reliable team players who can multitask in a busy casual dining environment. Benefits are offered to eligible employees, with opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You’s portfolio of restaurants.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Able to greet guests warmly and manage seating.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly.
• Answer phones, take reservations and messages.
• Maintain accurate guest counts and wait times.
• Assist with coat check duties as needed.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

English fluency

Tools

Reservation system

Telephone system

Job description

Pizzeria Portofino in Chicago is hiring Host Staff to warmly greet guests, seat diners, and manage reservations. The role includes answering phones, handling messages, assisting with coat check, and ensuring smooth guest flow in a vibrant riverside setting.

We value friendly, reliable team players who can multitask in a busy casual dining environment. Benefits are offered to eligible employees, with opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You’s portfolio of restaurants.