Host

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Lago Glenview, part of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group, seeks a Host to warmly welcome guests and guide them to seating. Base wage $9.00/hour with tips, with guaranteed earnings of at least $15.00/hour per wage laws and potential for more through gratuities.

Ideal candidates bring passion for hospitality, energy, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high service standards and a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and delivering an excellent dining experience.
• Energetic, genuine attitude with guests and team members.
• Able to stay organized and multi-task during busy service times.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a welcoming and accommodating attitude.
• Distribute menus to guests as they are seated.
• Manage seating and reservations to optimize guest experience.
• Respond to phone calls and assist guests as needed.
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome throughout their visit.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Hospitality

Job description

ABOUT LAGO (GLENVIEW)
Excellence is coming to Glenview, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani. With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself. If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

Position: Host

Compensation: Base wage of $9.00/hour plus tips. Team members are guaranteed to earn at least $15.00/hour in accordance with applicable wage laws, with the opportunity to earn more based on gratuities.

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Greeting parties as they arrive with a welcoming and accommodating attitude
• Distribute menus to guest as they are seated
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant throughout their entire stay
• Be responsive to phone calls
• Manage seating and reservations to ensure guests get the best experience
• Acknowledge guests when they arrive and leave
• Communicating effectively with both guests and team-members
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and guests
• A desire to succeed in a progressive, exciting, and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized during busy service times
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 10+ pounds repetitively
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Hosting, guest service experience preferred

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!