Host

Outback Steakhouse; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse in Downers Grove is seeking a Host to warmly greet guests and coordinate seating, aiming to exceed expectations and maintain a welcoming dining room flow.

You will lead lobby activities, manage wait times with urgency, and ensure first and last impressions align with our hospitality standards. Bloomin Brands’ benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Ability to greet and engage guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Strong teamwork to coordinate seating and maintain flow.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests with a warm smile and genuine conversation
• Manage the wait by leading the lobby experience and coordinating guest seating with a sense of urgency
• Create memorable first and last impressions while adhering to Our hospitality standards

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Hospitality

Seating coordination

Job description

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, which is what we affectionately call our team members, is to allow your BOLD personality to shine, make it a great place to work, while exceeding concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our Guests an AUSS-SOME experience.

As a Host, your primary responsibility is to exceed guests’ expectations by providing friendly, prompt, and attentive service tailored to their preferences. You will warmly greet both incoming and departing guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes them feel like guests in your own home. The ideal team player sets the pace of the dining room by seating guests in the dining and bar areas, ensuring a smooth handoff to the service staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests with a warm smile and genuine conversation
• Manage the wait by leading the lobby experience and coordinating guest seating with a sense of urgency
• Create memorable first and last impressions while adhering to Our hospitality standards

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: $9 plus tips

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.