Host Staff

The Greggory; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The Greggory in Barrington, IL is seeking a friendly host/hostess to welcome guests, manage reservations, and guide patrons to their tables in a warm, open-kitchen environment. Responsibilities include providing menus, giving accurate wait times, and coordinating seating to balance workload among wait staff during busy periods.

The role requires standing 8 hours, food safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs; prior experience in a high-volume restaurant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Standing for extended periods (8 hr shifts).
• Food safety knowledge required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Speed and finesse are essential.
• Maintains a positive attitude with guests and teammates.
• Completes ongoing certifications/validations.
• Maintains a clean workspace.
• Toast experience preferred.
• 7rooms experience preferred.
• 1+ years of high-volume restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they walk into The Greggory.
• Assist guests with reservations and guide them to their table.
• Provide accurate wait time estimates and seat guests accordingly.
• Distribute menus and answer initial questions.
• Optimize seating to balance workload among wait staff.
• Answer phones and schedule reservations for large parties.

Skills

Standing

Food safety

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Speed and finesse

Positive attitude

Certifications

Work clean

Toast experience

7rooms experience

High volume service

Job description

Introducing The Greggory, opening in the Arboretum of South Barrington-a new restaurant that reimagines American classics with a blend of warm, heartfelt hospitality. Led by seasoned restaurateurs Gregg Horan (Gibsons Restaurant Group) and Bill Veremis (Rosewood Steakhouse Group), and partner Executive Chef Jose Sosa (Gibsons Italia). The Greggory responds to the growing demand in the Northwest suburbs for a local spot with a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Centered around live-fire cooking in an open kitchen, the menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, combining long-standing culinary traditions with unmatched warmth and personality. With its refined, cozy design, The Greggory is built to be a neighborhood institution, offering a relaxed weekday dinners or a celebratory dining experience, all with the generous spirit and passion of its founders.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant
• Helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their table
• Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area
• 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 and scheduling reservations with large parties

Requirements

• Standing for extended periods (8 hr shift)
• Food safety knowledge
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Speed and finesse are a must
• Meets all company standards
• Maintain a positive attitude with self, guests, and teammates
• Completes all ongoing certifications/validations
• Maintains a clean Workspace
• Toast Experience preferred
• 7rooms experience preffered
• 1+ years of experience in a high Volume restaurant preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Schedule