Host

  • Mott St
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

MOTT ST is looking for an experienced HOST to join our team.

Hours : Part OR Full Time, 3-5 shifts / week
Dinner Mondays - Sundays
Brunch Saturdays & Sundays
$16/hour plus tip out

Experience and Qualifications :
Minimum 1 year of experience hosting in full service restaurants ( required )
Experience with OpenTable a plus
Has a genuine love of hospitality
Teachable and excited to learn
Must have open availability including evenings and weekends.

Please respond by APPLYING NOW!

HOSTS are critical in the success of Mott St. They our first team-members that acknowledge and welcome our guests, whether in person or on the phone. Hosts provide the first taste and set the tone to our diners. Their influence is powerful: A sincere greeting is capable of disarming nervous first dates, meeting of future in-laws, and hungry diners; A recognition of a return guest promotes community and care. Previous experience and fluency with Open Table are super plus!

Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a passion for all things food and beverage. Has an ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads. Must believe in quality by consistently upholding defined standards over time. Able to work in a team to create genuine guest experiences.

Mott St is a family-style restaurant, both in staff and in service. We feature abundant meals where guests roll up their sleeves to feast on an array of dishes. Our team can expect to grow through a variety of positions to give a broad educational experience under the tutelage of James Beard Award nominated best chef great lakes Edward Kim. Mott St is deeply honored to be listed as a Chicago Eater Essential 38, receiver of 12 Michelin Bib Gourmands, and nominated by Bon Appetit Magazine as a runner up for top 10 Best New Restaurants in America 2014.

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Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.00) plus tips

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

Required Skills

Experience in Full Service Restaurants

Strong Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Fluency With Open Table or Tock

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Communication Skills

Ability to Multitask and Prioritize Workloads

Teamwork

Belief in Quality and Upholding Defined Standards

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Adaptability

Willingness to learn and grow

Time Management Skills

Open Availability Including Evenings and Weekends

Flexibility in work schedule

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Teachable and Excited to Learn

Cultural Awareness in Food and Beverage

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to build rapport with guests

Ability to Work in a Team to Create Genuine Guest Experiences

Willingness to Take Initiative

Time Management

Flexibility in Work Hours

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Positive Attitude

Culinary Knowledge

Passion for food and beverage

Ability to Build Community

Empathy

Willingness to Learn

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Job ID: 487741057
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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