Seasonal Host - Streeterville

Loews Hotels•Chicago, IL

4d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of restaurant terminology and food service techniques and sanitation standards
Exceptional guest service skills
Excellent management, leadership, communication and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Reservation Book, accepts reservations and enters them accurately into the record
Maintains guest history files and uses information to enhance repeat guests experience
Maintains guest records to; record arrival, cover count, seat assignment, turnover, availability
Inspects menus to ensure cleanliness and acceptability
Greets guests in a polite professional manner
Determines guest needs, verifies table availability, assigns appropriate table for seating
Guides guests to appropriate table
Assists guests with seating, and presents menu
Ensures removal of unnecessary place settings at occupied tables
Notifies server of guest seating, and communicates any special needs or requests
Inspects dining room appearance constantly, assigns correction of deficiencies to appropriate team member
Monitors dining room activity, assists Servers and Assistants as needed to ensure performance to standard
Assigns post meal side work, inspects dining room and service areas to ensure completion of all tasks
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards