Host

The Alinea Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid time off

401(K) with company match

CTA/Ventra discount

Employee Dining Discount

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

The Alinea Group in Chicago is seeking a part-time Host to warmly welcome guests and guide them to seating, maintaining an energetic, guest-focused front-of-house. This role supports a chef-driven service and requires you to work three days per week, Friday through Sunday, with an hourly wage between $21.50 and $22.00 plus benefits.

Responsibilities include managing reservations and guest needs, greeting guests at the entrance, coordinating with PONs, and upholding a polished, professional

Qualifications

• Experience as a host or related role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and guest service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of reservations, PONs, dietary restrictions, and guest requests.
• Greets guests and maintains welcoming entrance atmosphere.
• Recognizes and welcomes regulars and PONs.
• Anticipates guest needs and responds promptly.
• Communicates PON arrivals and special requests to management.
• Responds to guest concerns with professionalism.

Skills

Unprecedented work ethic

Strong communication skills

Team player

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Standing for 8 hours

Chef-driven environment experience

Tock experience

Tools

Tock

Job description

Description

Next is looking for a part-time Host to join our team! The Host is an important part of the team, ensuring each guest has a positive and welcome first impression to their dining experience. This is a part-time position, paid hourly, and candidates must be willing to work 3 days per week, Friday - Sunday.

Next is a pre-fixe experience that undergoes a creative overhaul every four months, each time inviting guests to explore a new culinary region, theme or moment in time. For example, Winter 2019’s Silk & Spice menu featured dishes that explored the spices and flavors along the historic trade route in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe. Next was named the Best New Restaurant in the U.S. by the James Beard Foundation in 2012 and awarded a Michelin Star. Past menus have included Ancient Rome (2017), The Hunt (2012), and Alinea Retrospective (2018).

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert level knowledge of all reservations, People of Note (PON), dietary restrictions, and guest requests for each service

• Greets guests and maintains welcoming atmosphere at the entrance

• Recognizes and welcomes regulars and PONs

• Anticipates guest needs and respond promptly

• Accommodates all requests for information courteously

• Organizes and maintains secure storage of guest items

• Returns guest items according to established policies and procedures

• Communicates PON arrivals and special requests to management

• Responds to guest concerns with professionalism

• Monitors and responds to emails sent to Host email account

• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Unprecedented work ethic

• 1 or more years of experience as a host or related experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment

• High attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Thinks clearly, quickly, and maintains concentration during high pressure situations

• Experience with Tock a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours

• Must be able to move, pull or lift at least 35 pounds

• Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage at$21.50 - $22.00/hour

• Paid time off

• 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings

• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment

• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant

• Referral Bonus Program available

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.