HOST/HOSTESS (PART TIME)

Compass Group•Chicago, IL
•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Culinaire is hiring a part-time Host/Hostess at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The role is responsible for seating guests in the dining room and handling customer service situations. The Host/Hostess helps create an enjoyable, safe, clean, and neat dining environment; works with other departments during regular service and special events; and may assist with bussing and food service. Days and hours may vary, and weekend availability is required. Previous hosting experience is preferred. The advertised pay rate is $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

  • Weekend availability is required.
  • Previous hosting experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous hosting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Promptly and warmly greet guests and direct them to tables based on availability or requested seating arrangements.
  • Help create an enjoyable dining experience and promote a safe, clean, and neat environment for guests and associates.
  • Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
  • Supervise food-service associates in the dining room to ensure customer service, food handling, and sanitation procedures are followed.
  • Help train new food-service team members.
  • Supervise closing of the assigned dining room and ensure side work and station setup are completed properly.
  • Know emergency safety procedures and help evacuate guests to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.
  • Assist with service, including occasional bussing and food service, while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
  • Work with staff from other departments to perform job duties and support special events or functions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free museum passes.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Holiday time off, varying by site and state.
  • Associate Shopping Program.
  • Health and Wellness Programs.
  • Discount Marketplace.
  • Identity Theft Protection.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.
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