Lead Host

0-1 years

Thank you for your interest in joining our team here at PERILLA korean american fare. Please be sure to read through this job listing in its entirety in order to be considered for the position.

About the Lead Host Position:
This role encompasses two positions within our restaurant.

As a Lead Host at PERILLA Korean American Fare, you're instrumental in maintaining the restaurant's efficiency and success. Your role involves a wide array of responsibilities aimed at ensuring seamless operations. Key tasks include:

• Greeting guests with warmth and professionalism at the beginning and end of their experience
• Participating in pre-shift meetings and actively engaging with the team
• Looking ahead at reservations to ensure the book is optimized and to accommodate any special requests
• Receive, record, and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant
• Coordinate table turns efficiently with servers and managers.

Our Mission:

We believe that in order to provide our guests with the very best experience of food and hospitality, it requires a dedicated team of individuals working together with the same goal and purpose. The goal being, to respectfully introduce and represent our cuisine and culture with passion and attention to detail. We hope to create and maintain a community of independent small businesses supporting each other throughout Chicago and partner with quality purveyors that allow us to share their products and services. While doing so, we hope to create a workplace for our teammates that offers opportunities and growth in a positive work environment.

About the company:

Our company, PERILLA, is named after a plant native to Korea and many east asian countries. It is known to be very adaptable and grows vigorously on any soil. The name is an homage to our parents who are first generation immigrants that traveled to foreign land and rooted themselves on new soil. Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

About PERILLA korean american fare:

Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics, Korean BBQ, and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

Restaurant Information:

• Located at 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
• Independently owned and operated business
• We have a positive, teamwork driven work environment with dedicated leaders who are present and working hands on with the team
• We are open 7 days a week for dinner service
• Accessible by CTA

Compensation Information:

• Paychecks are provided weekly every Thursday
• We offer direct deposit through ADP

Position Requirements:

• Must have availability on: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
• You will be required to obtain all necessary certificates including a Food Handlers Certificate, BASSET Certificate and an annual Sexual Harassment Training Certificate

Benefits Information:

• Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment for full-time employees averaging 32 hours a week
• You will be provided with daily staff meal
• Employee discounts for dine-in and take-out at all of our restaurants
• We provide in-house education such as beverage and food tastings

Compensation: Hourly ($12.62) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts

Customer Service Orientation

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Awareness

leadership potential

Efficiency in Operations

Conflict Resolution

Ability to Multitask

Positive Attitude

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