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We’re hiring people to join our team as HOST STAFF! Host Benefits Restaurant Discounts Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance Domestic Partner Benefits 401(k) Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu features comfort food with a healthful twist, with favorites including the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger and more. Beatrix is also known for the iconic coffee bar and bakery counter in each location offering signature cookies, in-house pastries, Fresh‑Squeezed Juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks. Host Job Description Hosts are responsible for the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones, taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and wait times and saying goodbye to all guests. Assist with Coat Check duties as directed. Essential Functions 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 Multitask calmly and effectively 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 Key Responsibilities and Duties Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy Assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms Sell and accurately account for gift cards Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations Use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu Follow all steps of service Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures Successfully complete alcohol awareness training Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook Get along well with others and be a team player Other duties will be assigned as needed EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr Beatrix - Streeterville