Host (Fine Dining)

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood Host Position

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood is looking for the best hosts in the Rosemont area to join our outstanding team of hospitality professionals.

Who are you? Our ideal host candidates are:

• Polite, hospitable, and enthusiastic
• Communicates well with guests and co-workers
• Unshakably polite, even in stressful situations
• Optimistic and positive personality
• Organized and thoughtful
• Multitasking champion
• Familiarity with OpenTable (required)
• Professional phone etiquette
• Available evenings. Shifts are 3pm-close
• Administrative experience is a plus.
• Experience with OpenTable highly preferred.

Who We Are:

Since opening our doors in 1992, we have dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. To do so, we bring our core values to your table every day: Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck's, Truluck's.

Our hosts and hostess exemplify these core values.

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

Why us?

We provide the best hospitality of any business in the Rosemont/Chicago area. We believe that providing the finest food and excellent drinks, although vitally important, is secondary to making every guest who walks in the door feel welcome and special.

If you feel that you would a be good fit for the Host position, and meet the requirements listed above, we look forward to meeting you!

Benefits:

• Continued Education for Culinary & Wine Knowledge
• Daily Shift Meals
• Performance & Support Based Culture
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (Full Time, 30+ hours/week)
• Employee Discount
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

Compensation:

$18-$21/ per hour starting wage.

Required Training/Minimum Qualifications:

1. Restaurant experience preferred. Must be able to stand for 9 hours. Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds. Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform/footwear. Clear and accurate communication. Command of the English language. Basic computer skills. Action-orientated towards guest requests.

Detailed Description of Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Perform host stand set-up, running side work and closing duties. Displays Southern Hospitality. Be the positive and uplifting first and last impression for guests. Greet and seat guests in an organized, professional, and friendly fashion. Properly record reservations and quote wait periods. Maintain cleanliness of front entry way. Assist in table maintenance when able. Stay current with all upcoming promotional events. Always friendly and courteous. Communicates all guest requests/special occasions to server and or Leader on Duty. Always maintain clean and professional appearance. Work with "Teamwork" always in mind. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required:

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Preferred:

Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them

Loyal:

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education:

Preferred:

High School or better.

Experience:

Preferred:

5 years:

Five (5) years hospitality experience.

5 years:

Previous host experience with similar high-volume, fine dining concept is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

Required:

FOOD CERTIFICATION

ALCOHOL CERTIFICATION

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Trulucks Oceans Finest Seafood & Crab