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At The Belmont, the host stand isn t just where guests check in. It s where the experience begins.
We re looking for someone who loves people, brings great energy to work, remembers faces and names, and understands that the smallest details can turn a good dinner into a memorable night.
What You ll Do
We re looking for someone who is:
Energetic. Fun. Confident. Polished. Organized.
Someone who enjoys talking to people and naturally makes others feel comfortable.
Someone who notices when a guest is standing alone and needs help.
Someone who remembers that a guest mentioned their daughter s birthday the last time they were in.
Someone who sees hospitality as more than saying, Welcome in. The right person understands that great hospitality means knowing your guests and finding ways to make them feel special.
What Success Looks LikeOur goal is simple: Guests should feel like The Belmont knows them.
We want people walking out saying: They remembered us. They knew exactly where we liked to sit. They made our anniversary feel special. They just take care of you there. If you re naturally good with people, love the energy of a busy restaurant, and get satisfaction from making someone s night better, we d love to meet you.
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Lead Host The Belmont American SteakhouseLocation:
Naperville, IllinoisPosition:
Lead HostThe Belmont is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and genuinely hospitable Lead Host to help set the tone for every guest who walks through our doors.At The Belmont, the host stand isn t just where guests check in. It s where the experience begins.
We re looking for someone who loves people, brings great energy to work, remembers faces and names, and understands that the smallest details can turn a good dinner into a memorable night.
What You ll Do
- Greet every guest with warmth, confidence, and energy.
- Create a fun, welcoming atmosphere from the moment someone walks through the door.
- Learn our regular guests their names, favorite tables, preferences, celebrations, and the little things that make them feel recognized.
- Take ownership of the reservation book, waitlist, table assignments, and overall flow of the dining room.
- Work closely with management and servers to keep seating organized and service running smoothly.
- Recognize VIPs, regulars, first-time guests, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions and communicate those details to the team.
- Look for opportunities to go beyond what s expected for our guests.
- Handle busy nights, changing reservations, and guest concerns calmly and professionally.
- Help train and lead the host team while setting the standard for appearance, attitude, urgency, and hospitality.
- Keep the entrance, host stand, and guest-facing areas organized and presentation-ready.
- Answer phones and reservation inquiries with the same warmth and professionalism guests receive in person.
We re looking for someone who is:
Energetic. Fun. Confident. Polished. Organized.
Someone who enjoys talking to people and naturally makes others feel comfortable.
Someone who notices when a guest is standing alone and needs help.
Someone who remembers that a guest mentioned their daughter s birthday the last time they were in.
Someone who sees hospitality as more than saying, Welcome in. The right person understands that great hospitality means knowing your guests and finding ways to make them feel special.
What Success Looks LikeOur goal is simple: Guests should feel like The Belmont knows them.
We want people walking out saying: They remembered us. They knew exactly where we liked to sit. They made our anniversary feel special. They just take care of you there. If you re naturally good with people, love the energy of a busy restaurant, and get satisfaction from making someone s night better, we d love to meet you.