Host

We’re hiring people to join our team as HOST / CARRYOUT STAFF!

A Few of Our Host / Carryout Benefits :

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

SUSHI-SAN is known for elevated, exceptional Japanese cuisine and service within a relaxed atmosphere, all underscored by the beats of Golden Age Hip Hop.

Join one of the hottest River North dining establishments in a fast-paced, fun team environment, and jumpstart your career in the Lettuce Entertain You team.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work.

We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth.

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

HOST / CARRYOUT JOB DESCRIPTION

The Host-Carryout team is responsiblefor the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones,taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and waittimes and saying goodbye to all guests.

Also responsible for taking orders,checking accuracy, packaging and collecting payment for carryout orders whileensuring professional service and guest satisfaction.

Assist with Coat Checkduties as directed.

EssentialFunctions

• Warmlygreet and seat guests in the restaurant
• Answertelephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
• Availableto work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safelyand effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
• Safely and effectively use andoperate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate inEnglish in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spokendirection
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowdedspace of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally moveand / or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk foran entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which mayinclude stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

KeyResponsibilities and Duties

• Ensurethe overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greetguests with a warm, sincere smile
• Usetact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guestneeds with patience and courtesy
• Assistwith clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms
• Selland accurately account for gift cards
• Use proper phone and voicemailetiquette and guidelines
• Accuratelyrecord and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance allsales / receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Understandand respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Usesales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Followall steps of service
• Understandand follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictions
• Proficiency in the use andoperation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation,telephone, paging and voicemail systems
• Complywith all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfullycomplete alcohol awareness training
• Followall rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including thoseoutlined in the Employee Handbook
• Getalong well with others and be a team player
• Otherduties will be assigned as needed
30+ days ago