Host

Darden Concepts; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Thornton Township is seeking a host to create a welcoming dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include greeting guests, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should be friendly, communicative, and committed to high safety standards. This role offers flexible scheduling and various employee benefits including a 401(k) savings plan and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Ability to sanitize touchpoints and menus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and guide them to their tables.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and hospitable.
• Thank guests and invite them back after their visit.

Job description

Overview

$15 per hour - $17 per hour

Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits!

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)
• Free Employee Meal (limited menu)
• Weekly pay
• Anniversary pay
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Medical/dental insurance
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more!
• 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service)
• Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!)

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

Responsibilities

As a host at Olive Garden, you create the guests' first and lasting impression. With a warm smile and friendly conversations, our host team members are responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for our guests' dining experience. You will ensure that various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected. Our hosts take pride in making loyal guests by guiding them to their table, presenting them with clean menus, and offering suggestions to enhance their dining experience. Finally, you will complete the guests' experience by genuinely thanking them for their visit, wishing them a fond farewell, and inviting them back to our restaurants.

Additional

We’d love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family!

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