Host

Description

Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG), based in Fulton Market, is seeking a talented Hosts to support CRG’s newest restaurant, Dimmi Dimmi, nestled in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The restaurant features 70 seats inside, with an additional 40 seats outside during patio season. 

With Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian, CRG is reimagining the iconic neighborhood Italian spot with bold red-sauce staples, classic cocktails, and a warm, buzzing vibe. It’s where timeless tradition meets modern energy, brought to life with heartfelt hospitality and moments made to share. 

The culinary team is led by Executive Chef Matthew Eckfeld, who honed his expertise in Italian cuisine at New York’s celebrated Carbone and other iconic Major Food Group restaurants. Our pastry program is guided by consultant Casey Doody, a French Pastry School alum and former Director of Pastry at the renowned Boka Group. 

We’re looking for team members that share our passion for heartfelt hospitality, value collaboration, and thrive in creating a team environment where guests and employees alike feel appreciated and inspired.  

If you’re ready to be part of something special, to grow, lead, and help write the next chapter of the CRG story, we’d love to connect with you. 

Host Responsibilities 

• Greet guests upon arrival, according to restaurant standards
• Answer telephone communications and take reservations
• Maintain an accurate waiting list as needed, and alert guests when their table is available
• Receive payments and process transactions according to established policies and procedures
• Complete all opening/closing paperwork, perform side-work
• This role may process take-out orders; practice selling-up techniques
• May routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as assigning stations to servers
• Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout the shift
• Ensure that all menus are checked and cleaned; inform manager if more menus are needed
• Conduct cleaning and/or reorganization projects as necessary
• You may also be asked to handle guest complaints/special requests and assist with other duties as assigned

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Host position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

Host Benefits 

• $25/hr - $30/hr (which is the typical hourly range and includes $18.00/hr + tips) 
• Generous Paid Vacation (earn immediately, up to 40 hours in your first year) 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Premium holiday pay  
• Dining Discount  
• Family Meal 
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurances (must average 30 hrs/week) 
• Free supplemental health benefit program (telehealth, EAP, Rx) 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Critical Accident Insurances Offered 
• Naturalization Exam Reimbursement 
• Referral Program Bonus 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 
• Chicago Athletic Clubs discount

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school education or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to deal with guests in a professional manner while maintaining a composed demeanor in high stress situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently go up and down stairs throughout shift while carrying up to 25 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Frequent long periods of standing and walking are expected during the workday
• Ability to reach for objects and stoop or bend as needed to perform job duties
• This position may involve visual and auditory tasks, including the ability to see and hear adequately to perform job functions