Host/Hostess

The Cheesecake Factory
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$18 an hour
Part-time

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Up to $18 / hour

Why Blanco?

  • Killer earning potential
  • Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week including medical, dental, & vision
  • 35% dining discounts at all Fox Restaurant Concepts
  • Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
  • Flexible schedules
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunity for growth within our family of brands

Who we are :

Blanco is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. Blanco is a casual escape from the everyday, where the glass is always seen as half full (of tequila, that is)! Our menu is a fresh twist on Mexican food favorites alongside creative margaritas that keep our guests coming back for more.

We are hiring immediately!

What you’ll do :

  • Experience working in restaurants or other similar customer service environments
  • You have excellent communication skills, can stand for long periods of time, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Provide great hospitality by going above and beyond for every guest. Know regular guests’ names, preferences, and anticipate their needs.
  • Control the pace of the door and communicate with managers to control the flow of the restaurant.
  • Know the menu and be able to make genuine recommendations
  • Keep it clean. The host stand is a guests first impression.
  • Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
  • Respond to on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
  • Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital / online reservation systems)
  • Availability to work weekends and some holidays
  • Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant
  • 28 days ago
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