Hospitality Front Desk Host — Guest Experience Lead

Tao Group Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ta o Group Hospitality in Chicago is seeking a part-time host/ess to welcome guests, manage reservations, and coordinate seating with the maître d'. You will interact with guests, staff, and managers while maintaining a positive, hospitable atmosphere.

The role requires previous hospitality or host experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience required.
• Experience as a host or at the front desk preferred.
• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and guide to tables as directed by the maître d'.
• Assist with reservations and answering guest questions.
• Maintain entrance area cleanliness and orderliness.
• Perform opening/closing duties and prep work for front desk.
• Work as part of a team and support fellow staff.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Host experience

Strong communication

Job description

Ta o Group Hospitality in Chicago is seeking a part-time host/ess to welcome guests, manage reservations, and coordinate seating with the maître d'. You will interact with guests, staff, and managers while maintaining a positive, hospitable atmosphere.

The role requires previous hospitality or host experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.