We're hiring people to join our team as HOST / CARRYOUT STAFF!
A Few of Our Host / Carryout 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)
Located in Chicago's bustling River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods, Ramen-san is a lively neighborhood noodle den and bar reminiscent of traditional ramen shops in Japan and features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu also incorporates Asian-inspired offerings like traditional okonomiyaki on the weekends and Late Night Fried Rice daily after 10 PM.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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HOST / CARRYOUT JOB DESCRIPTION
The Host-Carryout team is 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. Also responsible for taking orders, checking accuracy, packaging and collecting payment for carryout orders while ensuring professional service and guest satisfaction. Assist with Coat Check duties as directed.
Essential Functions
Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurantAnswer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservationsAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seatsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipmentAbility to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionMultitask calmly and effectively under pressureWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble 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 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needsGreet guests with a warm, sincere smileUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesyAssist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restroomsSell and accurately account for gift cardsUse proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelinesAccurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales / receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and proceduresUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menuUse sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guestsFollow all steps of serviceUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictionsProficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systemsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness trainingFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed