Seasonal Host/Hostess-Part Time - The Langham, Chicago

Langham Hospitality Group • United States,

6d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Host/Hostess displays a professional demeanor to guests in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, including the Restaurant, Bar, In Room Dining, and Pavillion. This is a seasonal, part-time position running from November through January.

Requirements

• One to two years of previous restaurant experience.
• Prior Food & Beverage experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• College degree preferred, with an emphasis on Hospitality and Tourism.
• Luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of POS/reservation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive and depart, offer seating choices, escort them to their table, and present menus.
• Maintain the dining room setup and the cleanliness and standard presentation of menus.
• Answer the telephone promptly, enter messages into the computer, retrieve and communicate messages to guests, and retrieve mail, small packages, and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Receive and record reservations and make necessary arrangements for restaurant reservations and special functions.
• Work closely with outlet team members, including servers and kitchen colleagues, and act as a liaison between guests and other hotel departments.
• Assist in inspecting linen, china, silverware, and condiments; clear tables during and after meal periods; and maintain the cleanliness of the Host/Hostess stand.
• Provide information about the hotel, its facilities, and local city attractions in response to guest and client inquiries.

Benefits

• Vacation pay and sick/personal time in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law.
• 401(k) plan with Roth option; employer match up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Pet insurance, ID theft protection coverage, and prepaid legal services available for purchase.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Uniforms and uniform cleaning for applicable positions.
• Free and discounted hotel stays.
• Discounted parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED