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Beatrix - Streeterville (1210) is hiring: Host in Chicago

Beatrix - Streeterville (1210), Chicago, IL, United States


HOST STAFF
We’re hiring people to join our team as HOST STAFF!

A Few of Our Host Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

HOST JOB DESCRIPTION
Hosts are responsible for the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones, taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and wait times and saying goodbye to all guests. Assist with Coat Check duties as directed.

Essential Functions

Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant

Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations

Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends

Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitask calmly and effectively

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs

Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

Assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms

Sell and accurately account for gift cards

Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations

Use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines

Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu

Follow all steps of service

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Successfully complete alcohol awareness training

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Other duties will be assigned as needed

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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In Summary: Hosts are responsible for the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones, taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and wait times and saying goodbye to all guests . Hosts must be able to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction .

En Español: HOST STAFF Estamos contratando a personas para unirse a nuestro equipo como HOSTSTAFF! Algunos de nuestros huéspedes Beneficios Restaurante Discounts Programa de asistencia al empleado - Centrándose en el compromiso con la salud mental y bienestar vacaciones pagadas para los empleados calificados Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance Domestic Partner Benefits 401(k) HOST JOB DESCRIPTION Los anfitriones son responsables del saludo inicial, cálido y asiento de los invitados, respondiendo teléfonos, tomando reservas y llamadas telefónicas, manteniendo cuentas exactas de mensajes de huésped y tiempos de espera y diciendo adiós a todos los clientes. Funciones esenciales Saludar cálidamente y sentarse a los huéspedes en el restaurante Responda calladamente y eficazmente al teléfono, y toma pedidos, mensajes y reservas Disponible para trabajar una variedad de horas, días y turnos, incluyendo fines de semana Mover con seguridad y eficacia sillas, mesas, sillones y asientos auxiliares Uso seguro y efectivo y operación de todas las herramientas y equipos necesarios Capacidad de comunicarse en inglés para realizar y seguir los requisitos del trabajo en dirección escrita y hablada Multitarea Tranquilamente y efectivamente Trabajar en un espacio confinado, lleno de ruido variable y niveles de temperatura Puede moverse y levantar hasta 10 libras, Responder frecuentemente movimiento y/o levantamiento de mensajes hasta 25 libras y ocasionalmente moverse e/o levantar hasta 50 libras La capacidad de caminar y moverse durante todo un turno y ser consciente de todos los procedimientos especiales que incluyen tomar medidas adicionales o respetar las normas básicas sobre la seguridad. Participamos en E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr.