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Kickback Host
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What they do
A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.
$27,163 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
3180 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703 Part time R39826 This position can cross-train to Breakfast Host and/Bartender. $17.15+ starting wage! Family-sized benefits available! Quarterly bonus potential! Annual merit pay increases!
Property Location:
Drury Inn & Suites- 3180 S.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
So. Much. More. Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish. Incentives- Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary) Work-life-balance
- Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights Career growth
- Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year Health and well-being
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program Retirement
- Company-matched 401(k) Award-winning
- Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off.
What you will do:
Make our complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback "happy hour" … well, happy for our guests. Ensure exceptional, positive experiences for our diverse team members and guests. Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests through food preparation and with clean-up. See to it that the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized. Ensure that food safety standards are met and that supplies are fully stocked at appropriate levels. Present and maintain a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture to customers and co-workers. Answer guest's questions using your knowledge of the hotel, area, and events. Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude.What we expect of you:
With your can-do spirit and unique personality, you will shine at Drury Hotels. We seek friendly, energetic communicators with these qualifications. Knowledge of hotel accommodations, the community. and hotel services Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels Warm and friendly manner in communicating with guests and creating a happy, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in English Rise. Shine. Work Happy. Hiring Immediately!The pay range is:
$17.15- $25.