Top 12 Hostess/busser Jobs in Chicago, Il

Host/Hostess
Kevin Kelley Concepts —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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Restaurant Support/Busser
Study Hotels —Chicago, IL
- $12.70 an hour + tips
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Busser
Miller's Ale House —Orland Park, IL
- $8.40 - $13.50 an hour + tips
- 18 years or older
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Carryout
Maggiano's Little Italy —Chicago, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Guest services
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Bus Attendant
Choice Hotels —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- Hotel
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Food Runner / Busser
The Purple Pig Restaurant —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $9 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Server
The Purple Pig Restaurant —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Host/Hostess - Evenings
Lisle Creek Estates —Lisle, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Host/Hostess

Kevin Kelley Concepts -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Phone communication
Greeting customers
Guest rapport building
Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description

Kitchen + Kocktails offers a modern spin on Southern Comfort Food, with a great selection of beer, wine, and some of the best Kraft Kocktails around.

We are now hiring Hosts and Hostesses to join our growing team.

We Offer

Great working environment
Flexible schedule
Paid training
Room to grow with the company
Most of all, a fun and exciting place to work!

Host/Hostess Job Description

A Host/Hostess presents a positive first impression of the establishment’s friendliness, excellent service and high standards. The Host/Hostess also greet Guests upon arrival, inform Guests of their wait time, monitor a waiting list, enter Guest names into the computer system, show Guests to their table and bid Guests farewell as they leave.

A Host/Hostess must be able to carry natural conversation with Guests without sounding scripted or intrusive. Additionally, the Host cares for our Guests by refilling beverages and performs light housekeeping duties such as cleaning glasses and menus and ensures restrooms
are clean, stocked and orderly. As a member of an energetic team, the Host/Hostess may also need to answer the phones and fill to-go orders when needed. Availability must include nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact;
escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter’s name
Use visual cues to seat Guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff
to the service staff
Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
Manage the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas, provide accurate wait times
to incoming Guests if appropriate
Tend to special Guest needs and requests
Observant to Guests’ needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high
quality service (i.e. notice a drink refill is needed while seating another Guest and
ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door)
Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control
policies
Help dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages
Issue dining charges by verifying orders; calculating taxes; totaling bill for to-go orders
Receive payments by validating credit charges; approving checks; accepting currency;
calculating and issuing change for ToGo orders
Reconcile cash drawer by proving cash transactions; listing checks and credit card
charges for to-go orders
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

Must be able to read menus
Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests, as well as being able
to understand requests for assistance
Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc.
Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and
respond to Guest requests
Must be able to walk and stand during entire shift
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and wipe
Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests
Must be able to understand requests for assistance
Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
Passion for providing extraordinary service
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
An appetite for learning (and great food)
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
Must be able to assist Guests and possess great Guest relations skills
Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand/walk and stay focused and alert for extended periods of time
Ability to work effectively within a team
Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone

Top Skills & Proficiencies

Customer Service
People Skills
Professionalism
High Energy
Multitasking
Thoroughness
Planning
Basic Math
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Verbal Communication
Organized
Flexible
Management Skills

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:

The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
The candidate’s fit for this job posting.

The use of AI technology is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position’s criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired.

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