Host (14)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage ($15-17 per hour)

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation

Eligibility for Health Insurance

Eligibility for 401K

Job summary

Ancho & Agave in Deer Park, IL is seeking enthusiastic Hosts to elevate the dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include greeting customers, providing wait time estimates, and optimizing seating to support the wait staff.

Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work varied hours. The role offers competitive pay, meal discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, hardworking, team oriented, and punctual.
• Always maintain a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and guiding them to their tables.
• Providing accurate wait time estimates and answering questions.
• Optimizing seating to ensure even workload for wait staff.
• Answering phones and scheduling reservations.
• Performing light restaurant maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication in English (verbal and written)

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, holidays

Stamina to work on feet

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Job description

Job Details

Location: Deer Park, IL 60010

Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 hourly

Shift: Open Availability

Position Overview

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 to be on our team!

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

Host Responsibilities

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

Host Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast paced environment; flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Host Employment Benefits

• Competitive starting wage ($15-17 per hour, based on experience)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401K

About Ancho & Agave

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave worthy experience in a casual setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.