Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Guest Relations, Reservation Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Menu Knowledge
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Guest Relations, Reservation Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Menu Knowledge
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Mixology, Customer Service, Cash Handling, POS Operation, Inventory Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Food Expo, Table Settings, Liaison
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
Position Summary As a Facility Ops Team Member, you will ensure the cleanliness of the facility while offering great customer service. The club space must be clean, stocked with supplies and meet Life Time's standards of…
Skills: Facility Maintenance, Customer Service, Cleaning, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Guest Service, Inventory Management, Food Preparation, Health Code Compliance, Manual Dexterity
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About Us True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative co…
Skills: Mixology, Customer Service, Cash Handling, POS Operation, Inventory Management
Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
Location: Aurora University We are hiring immediately for a full time CASHIER position. Address: 347 South Gladstone Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; Sunday…
Skills: Cash Handling, Customer Service, Point of Sale, Cash Reporting, Sanitation Standards
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $20.00 to $20.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1553209. The advertised program is an AI recru…
Skills: Dishwashing, Sanitation, Industrial Cleaning, Safety Compliance, Kitchen Maintenance
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $24.00 to $24.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1553233. The advertised program is an AI recru…
Skills: Food Preparation, Recipe Adherence, Portion Control, HACCP Standards, Kitchen Equipment Operation
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $22.50 to $22.50 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1553220. The advertised program is an AI recru…
Skills: Food Preparation, Recipe Adherence, HACCP Guidelines, Food Safety, Sanitation Procedures
DuPage County, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$21/hr
Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipmen…
Skills: Food Preparation, Cooking Methods, Food Safety, Sanitation, Knife Skills
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$90k/yr
About US Antico Posto is an Italian cafe and wine bar located inside Oakbrook Center. Overview Antico Posto is now Hiring a ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Assistant General…
Skills: Restaurant Management, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, BOH Systems, Recruiting
Charleston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$15/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Charleston, IL 61920Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyResponsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of…
Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Food Handling, Sanitation Protocols, Compassionate Care
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$15/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: PEORIA ZOO - PEORIA, IL 61603Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.50 HourlyDuties: Under the supervision of the Curator of Animals, the Education Interpreter is responsible for: Gree…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Communication, Animal Interaction Management, Safety Compliance
McHenry, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$15/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: White Oaks at McHenry - McHenry, IL 60050Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st shiftResponsibilities: Maintains clean resident apartments and common areas, fo…
Skills: Cleaning, Chemical Safety, Interpersonal Communication, Compassionate Care, Time Management
Savanna, Illinois, United States · On-site
Big Meadows Nursing Home is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our Dietary family. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Assembles patient/residents trays according to appropriate diet. •Serves patients a…
Skills: Tray Assembly, Patient Service, Dishwashing, Sanitation, Inventory Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$70k/yr
Job Description Workplace Hospitality builds dining and hospitality programs that work, day after day. Chef-led menus designed around the people and the operational reality of each space. Reliable across locations, consi…
Skills: Kitchen Management, Culinary Expertise, Team Development, Safety Protocol, Client Relations
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our added benefits for joining …
Skills: Guest Service, Merchandising, Stocking, Product Knowledge, Housekeeping
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$17/hr
The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our added benefits for joining …
Skills: Guest Service, Merchandising, Stocking, Product Knowledge, Housekeeping
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The host is responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations, and escorting patrons to their tables to ensure a positive first impression. They also maintain the dining room setup and coordinate communication between shifts via the logbook.
Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle customer complaints with empathy. Physical ability to move through crowded rooms and the capacity to memorize and promote menu items are also required.
Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
Read, maintain, and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation’s leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies. Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. Our operating platform is built exclusively for institutional hotel assets in key Urban, Super-Suburban, and Resort locations. Our success is built on creating a culture of empowerment and accountability with experiences that guests appreciate, all while achieving highly profitable performance measurements. It’s a unique blend of Art and Science that has fueled our reputation and earned the trust of our unparalleled group of institutional partners.
Offices: 101 Merritt 7 Corporate Park, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, US
Based on 856 listings with disclosed salaries, most hospitality jobs in Illinois pay between $55k–$97k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 9,129 open hospitality positions in Illinois listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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Yes — 167 of the 9129 open hospitality positions offer remote or hybrid work (55 remote, 112 hybrid).
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