Host

1 year

The Lunchroom is looking for full-time Hosts to join our team at our new location at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette. This position will be the first impression for our guests and will be key to delivering a memorable experience for all who dine with us. This role will be responsible to manage the seating of guests and will oversee The Lunchbox. The Host is an integral part of the FOH team and maintains a friendly, positive and professional attitude . We offer a small team where all team members contributions are valued.

Our ideal candidate will be organized and precise with an eye towards consistency and quality. Prior experience maintaining a professional and friendly communication style with guests to create a welcoming client-centric environment is a must. The Host will serve as a restaurant ambassador and concierge to greet each guest as they enter and do whatever is necessary to assure they have the best experience possible.

Our environment requires our team to be professional in appearance and polished to deliver exceptional output to the stores upscale clientele.

In our Gold Coast location downtown, The Lunchroom sits inside SPACE 519, a meticulously curated fashion and lifestyle destination recently featured in The New York Times . The Lunchroom, a 40-seat breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch restaurant with an all-day cafe, is winner of OpenTable Diners Choice, Chicago Magazines Hot List, and Modern Luxury Brunch Buzz. This concept will be entirely replicated at the much-anticipated historic redevelopment of Plaza del Lago.

Weekend availability required.

Compensation (for full-time employees) includes:

Elective Medical + Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Store + Dining Discounts

SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Customer Service Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Multitasking Abilities

Professionalism

Cultural Awareness

Sales Skills

Creativity in Guest Engagement

Commitment to Quality Service

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