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onni; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Savings Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Referral program

Team building events

Friends and Family rates

Job summary

Onni is hiring for a hospitality role in Chicago to handle guest reservations, seating arrangements, and guest relations. You will manage bookings, maintain accurate guest records, and ensure smooth service in a dynamic dining environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, restaurant experience, and familiarity with OpenTable and POS systems. Competitive pay and benefits support a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OpenTable is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage reservations to seat the dining room effectively.
• Maintain guest records and reservation notes in OpenTable.
• Cash handling and processing guest checks accurately.
• Ring guest orders through the POS system when needed.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Communicate needs and ideas to management with a teamwork mindset.
• Be knowledgeable about the menu and hours of operation.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OpenTable

POS system

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• Answer incoming calls in a prompt and professional manner.
• Manage reservations to effectively seat entire dining room.
• Maintain complete and accurate guest records and reservation notes through OpenTable.
• Cash handling, including correctly and precisely processing each guest check.
• Properly ring guest orders through the POS system as needed.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Work with a spirit of teamwork. Communicate needs and ideas to management.
• Knowledgeable in the menu and times of operation.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies.
• Understand mechanics of service and arrange tables for large parties.
• Ensures there are plenty of menus for service period.
• Warmly greet, acknowledge and seat guests.

What You Bring?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Restaurant Experience preferred

Salary Range:

$20 per hour

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.