Host

  • The Peninsula Chicago
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Host to join our F&B team to achieve the companys objectives and create a memorable guest experience.

  • Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand
  • Work with a busy, fast paced environment
  • Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.
Key accountabilities

  • Responsible for all activities related to reservation handling, greeting, seating and farewell in the Restaurant as per standards set by the hotel.
  • Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standards.
  • Confirm reservations and large parties 2 days out.
  • Handle on-the-day reservations to Peninsula standards.
  • Understand and accurately follow the standard of sequence of service.
  • Observe and maintain daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.
  • Responsible to daily take-out orders over the phone or in person
  • Responsible for cash handling
General requirements

  • Must have at least 2 years guest service experience
  • Knowledge of Open Table or other computerized reservation system
  • Some computer experience(excel/word)
  • Wine knowledge
  • Micros experience
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation
  • Outgoing, well spoken, polite, level headed, patient, ability to smile easily and get along with different personality types
  • Ability to handle high stress situations.
Benefits We Offer

  • 10 vacation days per year
  • 9 holiday days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
  • 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
  • Complimentary employee meals
  • Discounted parking
  • Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
  • 50% restaurant discount
  • 50% discount on spa services
  • 25% discount on spa retail
  • 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Complimentary long-term disability
  • Retirement plan with 5% company match
We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $22.50-25/hr. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.50 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Fine Dining Service

Strong Communication Skills

Guest Service Experience

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Open Table or Other Computerized Reservation System

Customer Service Orientation

High Volume Service

Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge of OpenTable or Other Computerized Reservation System

Reservation Management Platforms

Adaptability

Computer Experience (Excel/Word)

Time Management

Ability to multi task

Wine Service

Organizational Skills

Impeccable Grooming and Excellent Presentation

Positive Attitude

Wine Knowledge

Professionalism

Outgoing, Well Spoken, Polite, Level Headed, Patient

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service

Cultural Sensitivity

Micros experience

Sales Skills

Get Along With Different Personality Types

Ability to follow procedures

Conflict Resolution

multi tasking

Communication

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Impeccable Grooming

Guest Interaction

Excellent Presentation

Outgoing

well spoken

Polite

Level headed

Patient

Ability to Smile Easily

Ability to Get Along With Different Personality Types

Ability to Handle High Stress Situations

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Job ID: 486225335
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025

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