Restaurant Host: Day 1 Benefits & Growth Opportunities

Hotel Leveque; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from day 1

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality and its Carnivale venue in Chicago offer a role for a restaurant host to warmly greet guests, seat them according to preferences, and assist with inquiries while maintaining a polished, efficient service standard.

Based in Chicago, the position emphasizes strong guest communication, teamwork with servers and management, and a commitment to brand guidelines for a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the workplace language.
• Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service.
• Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift.
• Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication.
• Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests.
• Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, listen and assist.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating.
• Effectively communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences and smooth restaurant operation.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Job description

First Hospitality and its Carnivale venue in Chicago offer a role for a restaurant host to warmly greet guests, seat them according to preferences, and assist with inquiries while maintaining a polished, efficient service standard.

Based in Chicago, the position emphasizes strong guest communication, teamwork with servers and management, and a commitment to brand guidelines for a memorable dining experience.