Restaurant Host (Part-Time) - Eataly Chicago at Eataly North America

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

16.6

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Greeting, Seating, Waitlist Management, Reservation Management, Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Guest Flow Management, Table Service Introduction

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge Job Description A Host is the first and last point of contact with guests at a restaurant and is responsible for greeting, seating and saying goodbye to guests as well as maintaining the flow of the restaurant during service. A Host diligently and efficiently manages seating in Eataly’s restaurants. Reports to the GM of Restaurants and Restaurant Floor Managers. Oversees the general functioning of the dining room during meal service, relaying information to managers and service personnel Maintains an accurate, fair and up-to-date waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system Takes and manages reservations in restaurants that allow reservations Balances the guest flow among the service stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending on availability Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts them to table, provides menus and introduces the server Assists with the duties of servers and bus persons as needed to maintain service effectiveness and efficiency Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant Basic computer skills Excellent communication skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred Job Requirements Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting Compensation Compensation for this role is USD $16.60 hourly, plus tips. Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401K with match or RRSP Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more! Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Responsibilities

The Host acts as the first and last point of contact, responsible for greeting, seating, and bidding farewell to guests while diligently managing the restaurant's seating flow during service. This role involves maintaining an accurate waitlist, managing reservations, balancing guest distribution among service stations, and assisting servers and bus persons as needed.