Host (46)

Maxby Hospitality; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Job summary

Ancho & Agave in Bloomington, IL is seeking a part-time Host to greet guests, assist with reservations, and guide them to their tables. You will estimate wait times, provide menus, and answer questions to ensure a smooth guest experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating seating to balance staff workload, answering phones, and scheduling reservations. This role requires open availability, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate 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.
• Stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers upon arrival.
• Help guests with reservations and guide them to their tables.
• Give guests accurate wait time estimates.
• Provide menus and answer initial questions.
• Optimize seating to balance workload for wait staff.
• Answer phones and schedule reservations.
• Perform side work, station setup, and light restaurant maintenance.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Stamina

Professionalism

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bloomington, IL 61704

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Open Availability

Host Responsibilities

• Greet customers upon arrival.
• Help guests with reservations and guide them to their tables.
• Give guests accurate wait time estimates.
• Provide menus and answer initial questions.
• Optimize seating to ensure even workload for wait staff.
• Answer phones and schedule reservations.
• Perform 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 stamina for working 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 401(k).

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.