Host (2490)

Ancho & Agave; Lombard (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 Lombard, IL is looking for enthusiastic Hosts to join our team and create memorable dining experiences for guests. As part of our dynamic environment, you will greet customers, manage reservations, and optimize seating arrangements.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a positive demeanor, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings. Benefits include competitive pay ranging from $15 to $17 per hour, flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented and punctual.
• Must have a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help guests with reservations.
• Provide accurate wait time estimates to guests.
• Optimize seating to ensure even workload for wait staff.
• Answer phones and schedule reservations.
• Perform light restaurant maintenance tasks.

Skills

Effective communication in English (verbal and written)

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

High stamina to work on feet

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lombard AA - Lombard, IL 60148
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Open Availability

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 include but are not limited to greeting customers, helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their tables, giving guests accurate wait time estimates, providing customers with menus and answering any initial questions they may have, 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

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.

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.