Host (Part-Time)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Type: Part time

Category: Food & Beverage

$20 - $20

widget: Regular

Rubenstein Forum

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

The David Rubenstein Forum is a University-wide facility for scholarly and academic discourse on campus. The venue supports and promotes inquiry, the open exchange of ideas, and the power of academic, interdisciplinary convening. The Forum is located at the intersection of East 60th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. It serves as a place where scholars gather and exchange ideas through activities that range from talks and workshops to multi-day conferences that span academic disciplines. The facility provides spaces and amenities that are not currently available on campus, including highly collaborative, well-appointed meeting and event rooms commensurate with the types of conferences, special events, workshops, and meetings that University faculty and academic departments host. The building has a sustainable design target of LEED Gold.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Greeter will greet guests entering the restaurant and seat them in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year restaurant experience.

• Good food and service knowledge.

• Pleasant personality.

• Excellent communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner. Seat all guests in a timely and courteous fashion.
• Clear extra settings if not needed. Present menu to each guest.
• Answer telephone and take reservations using professional language.
• Volunteer Resort information to guests.
• Must be knowledgeable about other restaurants, shops and locations on property and about current/upcoming events.
• Keep work area/podium clean and organized.
• Menus should be wiped down at the end of each shift and replaced if wrinkled or soiled.
• Communicate with kitchen and staff to ensure steady flow of dining guests.
• Maintain waiting list of guests. It is the greeter’s responsibility to know what tables are available, who is covering each section and how to seat guests alternately in each section.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• As time allows, walk around restaurant and check on guests.
• Refill water, push in stools, wipe down high tops, always keeping on eye on podium.

What are we looking for?

Compensation

$20

$20

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.