SUNDA NEW ASIAN - HOST

Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant concept featuring modern Southeast Asian cuisine, culture, and experiences. By seamlessly melding elevated cooking techniques and flavors found throughout Asia, Sunda’s extensive cross-cultural New Asian menu spans many cultural and culinary options, allowing guests to choose the dining experience they desire. Sunda also provides an impressive list of specialty cocktails, signature sakes, and a collection of popular wines to complement the cuisine.
Hosts are responsible for welcoming guests into the restaurant and seating each guest using hospitality and graciousness. Hosts represent the guests first exposure to our staff as they walk in the door. Our hosts support the team and help to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and elevated environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk and stand during entire shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and wipe
  Hourly Rate: $17/HR DOE
  Location: 110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

• Warmly and graciously greet all incoming and departing with a smile and eye contact
• Have complete understanding of Open table, floor plan, and table numbers
• Promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers and guests
• Answer phones, keep accurate count of upcoming reservations, current cover counts and handle Open Table, and manage delivery orders Offer coat check services for guests when appropriate
• Maintain an orderly host area Constantly ensure that the entrance to the restaurant is clean
• Monitor which tables are in use, available, and about to turnover to maintain the flow of the dining and bar area. Be aware when tables are reset and ready for guests
• Communicate with managers and servers about guests requests and comments
• Note on particular guest’s profiles important information about the guest such as likes or dislikes (favorite dish, favorite table…)
• Perform assigned side work
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager’s discretion Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Well-organized with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and phone etiquette Education and Experience
• Previous restaurant experience preferred
• Must complete Food Handlers Certificate