Restaurant Host: Warm Welcomes, Immediate PTO and Perks

Hotel Leveque; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment DAY 1

Paid time off DAY 1

Holiday pay DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to welcome guests, manage seating, and support daily dining operations on-site in Oak Brook, IL. You will set up the dining area, assist guests with seating preferences, and ensure a smooth, engaging guest experience from arrival through service.

This role includes handling guest inquiries, coordinating with servers and management, and maintaining a clean, inviting environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• 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, thoughtfully listen to each guest inquiry, and provide accurate information or assistance.
• 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.

Job description

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection is seeking a friendly Restaurant Host to welcome guests, manage seating, and support daily dining operations on-site in Oak Brook, IL. You will set up the dining area, assist guests with seating preferences, and ensure a smooth, engaging guest experience from arrival through service.

This role includes handling guest inquiries, coordinating with servers and management, and maintaining a clean, inviting environment.