Lead Host

Thank you for your interest in joining our team here at PERILLA korean american fare. Please be sure to read through this job listing in its entirety in order to be considered for the position.

About the Lead Host Position :

This role encompasses two positions within our restaurant.

As a Lead Host  at PERILLA Korean American Fare, you're instrumental in maintaining the restaurant's efficiency and success. Your role involves a wide array of responsibilities aimed at ensuring seamless operations. Key tasks include :

• Greeting guests with warmth and professionalism at the beginning and end of their experience
• Participating in pre-shift meetings and actively engaging with the team
• Looking ahead at reservations to ensure the book is optimized and to accommodate any special requests
• Receive, record, and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant
• Coordinate table turns efficiently with servers and managers.

Our Mission :

We believe that in order to provide our guests with the very best experience of food and hospitality, it requires a dedicated team of individuals working together with the same goal and purpose. The goal being, to respectfully introduce and represent our cuisine and culture with passion and attention to detail. We hope to create and maintain a community of independent small businesses supporting each other throughout Chicago and partner with quality purveyors that allow us to share their products and services. While doing so, we hope to create a workplace for our teammates that offers opportunities and growth in a positive work environment.

About the company :

Our company, PERILLA, is named after a plant native to Korea and many east asian countries. It is known to be very adaptable and grows vigorously on any soil. The name is an homage to our parents who are first generation immigrants that traveled to foreign land and rooted themselves on new soil. Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

About PERILLA korean american fare :

Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics, Korean BBQ, and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

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