Top 457 Host/hostess Jobs in Elgin Il

Host - South Barrington
HAMPTON SOCIAL VENTURES LLC —South Barrington, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Host / Service Assistant
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Wheeling, IL
- $11 an hour + tips
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Host
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Oak Brook, IL
- $15.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Host/Hostess
Tulsi Restaurant LLC —Elgin, IL
- $15.00 - $26.52 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Host/Hostess
Applebee's —Elgin, IL
- $2.13 - $16.00 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cashier Host/Hostess
Holiday Inn - Bennigan's Elgin —Elgin, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Hotel
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Phone/Host/Cashier
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria —Elgin, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Cash register
- Communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Flexible schedule
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Host/Expo
Woodfire Dundee —West Dundee, IL
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Phone etiquette
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Host
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano —Algonquin, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Maintenance
- English
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Host/Hostess
Bold American Fare —Algonquin, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Food service experience
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Host
PF Changs —Schaumburg, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Cashier - Buffalo Wild Wings
Grube Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings —South Elgin, IL
- Up to $20 an hour
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Food service experience
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Hospitality Host/ Ambassador
Chick-fil-A —Elgin, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Serving
- No education required
- Flexible schedule
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Host/Hostess
Uncle Julio's —Schaumburg, IL
- $10 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- 16+ years old
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Host-Hostess
Granite City Food & Brewery —Schaumburg, IL
- $15 an hour
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Time management
- Opportunities for advancement
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Events Host
Solette LLC —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Host/Hostess
Denny's —Hanover Park, IL
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- No education required
- Food service experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Host/Hostess
Miller's Ale House —Schaumburg, IL
- $14 - $18 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Host
Red Lobster —West Dundee, IL
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Host/Hostess
Seasons 52 —Schaumburg, IL
- $15.00 - $19.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement

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Host - South Barrington

HAMPTON SOCIAL VENTURES LLC -
South Barrington, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour

Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
Guest reservation booking
Wine knowledge
Phone communication
Team leadership
Table assignment
Greeting customers
Mid-level
Incident Escalation
3 years
Team development
OpenTable
Database management
Team training
Hospitality Management
Accommodating special dietary needs
Guest rapport building
Managing food service teams
Event customer service
Escalation handling
Leadership
Delegation
Addressing dietary restrictions in food service
Communication with kitchen staff
Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description

The Host at Parker Hospitality is the first and last point of contact for every guest. Polished, professional, and highly organized, the Host manages the flow of service by coordinating reservations, walk-ins, and private event seatings while ensuring a warm and seamless experience throughout. This role also trains and develops the host team and maintains ongoing communication with management to uphold Parker Hospitality standards.

OUR CORE VALUES

FIND A WAY | CREATIVE OWNERSHIP AND RELENTLESS PROBLEM SOLVING

PERFORM WITH PURPOSE | EXECUTION THAT MOVES THE BUSINESS FORWARD

GET THE GAME | UNDERSTANDING HOW THE BUSINESS WORKS

ADAPT AND OVERCOME | STAYING STEADY THROUGH CHANGE

HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE | ANTICIPATING NEEDS BEFORE THEY ARISE

STRONGER TOGETHER | TEAM SUCCESS OVER INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate and manage all reservations, walk-ins, and private event seatings, particularly during peak service periods.

2. Strategize with management on optimal large party seating and placement.

3. Note guest dietary and physical restrictions and communicate them to the appropriate team members.

4. Initiate and maintain active communication with management and back of house teams during high volume periods.

5. Communicate clearly, professionally, and warmly with guests when delays or wait times occur.

6. Represent the host stand during pre shift and relay important information to the team.

7. Engage with guests in a professional and warm manner both in venue and over the phone.

8. Lead the host stand by training and developing hosts, delegating duties, and escalating issues to management.

9. Ensure all confirmed events are entered in OpenTable with the corresponding shift notes.

10. Lead the building and maintenance of the OpenTable guest notes database per GRM guidelines.

11. Recognize frequent guests, key industry contacts, and VIPs.

12. Accept direction and constructive feedback from management.

13. Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout every shift.

The responsibilities listed above represent the key duties of this role and are not an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the venue, team, and overall business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a distinct advantage.
Minimum of 3 years of hospitality experience.
College degree preferred; hotel or restaurant management background desirable.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and develop team members.
Proficiency in restaurant service standards, staffing, and operations.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively in a high volume environment.
Knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails preferred.
Experience with OpenTable and/or Reserve preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Demonstrate Parker Hospitality's core values at all times.
Follow all uniform and appearance guidelines for the duration of the shift.
Arrive punctually and prepared for duty.
Comply with all rules, policies, and conditions of employment outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Abstain from working under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances.
Refrain from engaging in violent, discriminatory, or harassing behavior.
Pass a drug and alcohol test within the first 90 days of employment, where required.
Must be able to stand or walk for the majority of a shift.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts including weekends.

Parker Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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