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Alinea Restaurant seeks a full time host to join our team in Chicago. The ideal candidate must be able to effortlessly multi-task, possess great communication skills, and enjoys the learning aspects of food and beverage.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage, starting at $19.50-20/hr.
• Referral Bonus Program Available.
• Paid time off
• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st of the month following full-time employment.
  • 50% company contribution to single HMO during first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years.
• 50% company contribution to single HMO during first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years.
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant.
• 401(K) with a company match up to 4% of deferred earnings.
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment.

Steps to Apply:

• Schedule phone interview with Human Resources
• Send in your resume for review

Requirements

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Maintains expert level knowledge of all reservations, People of Note (PON), dietary restrictions, and guest requests for each service.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Recognizes and welcomes regulars and PONs.
• Accommodates all requests for information courteously.
• Returns guest items according to established policies and procedures.
• Greets guests and maintains welcoming atmosphere at the entrance.
• Communicates PON arrivals and special requests to management immediately.
• Organizes and maintains secure storage of guest items.
• Responds to guest complaints with the utmost professionalism and represents the brand at all times.
• Anticipates guest needs and respond promptly.
• Full time, 40+ hours a week.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.
• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 35 pounds.

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The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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