Host / Hostess

  • Spirit Elephant
  • Winnetka, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

We are looking for hosts to join our talented team of restaurant professionals. The job requires passion in hospitality, good organization skills, a teamwork mentality, and a desire to be part of a fast-paced environment.

We are a small approachable kitchen pursuing a new, creative approach to plant-based cuisine, where global technique and the availability of local, seasonal produce drive a compact seasonal menu. Our goal is to set a high-quality standard through consistent delivery of outstanding dining experiences.

Please email us your resume with a short introductory note and we'll look forward to meeting you! Do visit us online at www.spiritelephantrestaurant.com/employment to apply.

Requirements:

  • High school or equivalent education level.
  • Ability to work weekends.
  • Stable work history.
  • Must be self-motivated and possess the desire for self-development.
  • Have the ability to work autonomously when required.
  • Be a team player.
  • Be dedicated to customer satisfaction and a great customer experience
  • Must be friendly and customer service-oriented
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Must possess neat and clean hygiene
  • Food Handlers

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant
  • Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
  • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
  • Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($10.00 - $18.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $1,000

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Multitasking

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Passion in Hospitality

Problem Solving Skills

Outgoing

Attention to Detail

Good organization skills

Physical Stamina

Organization

Time Management Skills

Teamwork Mentality

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift and Move Objects Safely

Confidence

Capacity to Work in a Fast Paced Setting

Ability to Handle Stress

Desire to Be Part of a Fast Paced Environment

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Customer Engagement Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration skills

Fast Paced Environment

Ability to follow directions

Self Motivated

Safety Awareness

Customer Satisfaction

Ability to Work in a Team

Desire for Self Development

Flexibility in scheduling

Verbal Communication

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Ability to work Autonomously

Ability to Maintain Professionalism

Food Handling

Team Player

Customer Service

Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction

Physical Strength

Customer Service Oriented

English Language Proficiency

Strong verbal communication skills

Neat and Clean Hygiene

Food Handlers Responsibilities

Ability to Multi Task Calmly and Effectively

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift

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Job ID: 487399371
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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