Host (14)

Ancho & Agave; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage ($15-17/hour based on experience)

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Health insurance eligibility

401K eligibility

Job summary

Ancho & Agave is seeking a Host to enhance the dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include greeting customers, providing wait time estimates, and maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, flexible, and possess strong communication skills. Various benefits are offered, including a competitive wage and meal discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, punctual, and honest.
• Comfortable with customer service roles and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Capable of lifting up to 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and assisting with reservations.
• Providing accurate wait time estimates and menus.
• Optimizing seating and performing light restaurant maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

High stamina

Job description

Join us to apply for the Host (14) role at Ancho & Agave.

Description

Ancho & Agave is hiring Hosts to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you love serving people and know how to "wow" with your customer service, we want you on our team!

Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, punctual, honest, and comfortable with customer service. Must be available to work consistently, maintain a positive attitude, and be an excellent communicator.

Host responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greeting customers, helping guests with reservations, and guiding them to their tables
• Providing accurate wait time estimates
• Providing menus and answering initial questions
• Optimizing seating to ensure even workload for wait staff
• Answering phones, scheduling reservations, side work, station setup, and light restaurant maintenance

Host Skills & Qualifications:

• Effective communication in English (verbal and written)
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• High stamina to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive wage ($15-17/hour based on experience)
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Meal discounts
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance eligibility
• 401K eligibility

At Ancho & Agave, we're passionate about fresh, delicious Mexican food and creating a fun, casual dining experience. We value quality ingredients, refreshing beverages, and good times.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Restaurants

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