Talbott Hotel - Host Person

Talbott Hotel, located in Chicago's prestigious Gold Coast Historic District, is a premier luxury boutique hotel known for its timeless modern architecture, elegant yet comfortable decor, and exceptional personalized customer service. Recently renovated and consistently ranked "best of" by numerous travel sites, the Talbott Hotel offers an unparalleled hospitality experience with top-tier amenities and innovative behind-the-scenes technology. Situated just steps from the iconic Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, it perfectly blends sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere for guests who appreciate refinement without formality. As part of Evolution Hospitality, the dedicated lifestyle division at Aimbridge, Talbott Hotel benefits from a focused commitment to creating unique lifestyle experiences and driving superior performance across a curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels and venues across North America.

Evolution Hospitality's culture emphasizes not only business excellence but also personal growth, valuing honesty, humility, intellect, and the drive in each team member to continually improve both professionally and personally. This commitment has helped position Evolution Hospitality as a world-class operation celebrated for its caring and talented workforce.

The Host Person role at Talbott Hotel is a vital frontline position where you act as a VIP guide for guests throughout their dining experience. As the first point of contact, the Host welcomes visitors with a warm smile, seating them promptly and ensuring their comfort. You collaborate closely with servers to maintain high levels of hospitality, ensuring each guest is treated like royalty with attentive service. The position also involves assisting cashiers with payments, ensuring smooth financial transactions and accurate tip distributions. Hosts play a crucial role in the operational flow by managing reservations, tables, and orders, thus ensuring a seamless dining adventure for guests.

This opportunity is suited for someone with a passion for hospitality, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a polished appearance and positive demeanor throughout the shift. The Host develops strong teamwork skills by participating in ongoing training and taking on new responsibilities to enhance trust and reliability within the team. This role offers a competitive benefits package after an initial waiting period for full-time employees, including daily pay options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability income, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and a 401k retirement plan.

If you are dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, Talbott Hotel invites you to join their team as a Host Person and be part of a recognized leader in the hospitality industry.