Host / Hostess
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Old Chicago - Hourly
Boise, ID, US
Summary
The host or hostess serves as the first and last point of contact for guests, ensuring a welcoming and professional dining experience. Responsibilities include managing seating, taking reservations, handling to-go orders, and providing accurate wait times to guests.
Job Description
Craft beer isn’t just a trend to us. It’s a way of life. After 40 years of serving up the highest quality beers, great food and good times, the vibe at Old Chicago keeps getting better.
After drawing our first pint in 1976, we’ve continued to pull some impressive local and international beers at over 100 locations. We still build our pizzas and taproom fare from scratch - one delicious, fresh ingredient at a time, but the most important ingredient is YOU!
NOW HIRING / IMMEDIATELY HIRING:
HOSTS / HOSTESSES
Your role is to be the best “first and last impression” to everyone passing through our doors. It is essential to our restaurants success as you contribute to delivering a perfectly crafted experience every time with pride to our guests!
Your commitment to us:
- “Set the stage” for an exceptional dining experience by guiding our guests safely and professionally through our dining room to their table while engaging in warm and friendly conversation
- Demonstrate genuine hospitality during every interaction whether it be over the ‘phone or in person. This may be in providing accurate wait times, directing guests to the restrooms, taking reservations, receiving to-go orders or answering questions.
- Create positive first impressions that build loyalty in return guests
- Be a team player with a “can-do” attitude to deliver 100% guest satisfaction
Our commitment to you:
- Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay.
- Comprehensive benefits program offered to all team members – including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus voluntary benefits.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life and family.
- Advancement Opportunities.
- Team Member discounts.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age or must be 18 years of age or older if serving alcohol
- Flexible availability to work a variety of shifts
Old Chicago Pizza (OCP) is a well established, full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurant company focusing on beer, pizza and American food. At Old Chicago you can grow your career with us. This restaurant front of house job for Hosts or Hostesses will focus on guest seating or greeting or reception / reservations duties in which you will be expected to provide great customer service.
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As an Old Chicago Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.
For almost five decades, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has been the home-field advantage for handcrafted pizza, legendary beer, and good times shared with fans we call friends. We’re passionate about great food, cold brews, our all-star team of employees, and the communities that cheer us on.
We’re a family of 7,500 strong - because great people make great pizza. Our team culture puts people first, fostering growth, respect, and integrity. And with our new perks and benefits program, every player gets a bigger slice of the pie.
From our opening kickoff to today, community has always been our home court. Through fundraisers, in-kind donations, and new restaurant openings, we’re proud to give back to the neighborhoods we serve. By sponsoring youth sports, team meals, and coaching programs, we’re helping more kids score wins - on and off the field.
At Old Chicago, every meal is a highlight reel. We’re serving up scratch-made pizza on three winning crusts: Chicago-style Tavern Thin, Ale-Infused, and OC Thick Pan-Style - topped with premium cheeses, fresh veggies, and all-star meats. Our MVP menu also features fan favorites like World-Famous Pizza Rolls, hand-breaded tenders, sauced or dry-rubbed wings, and hearty entrées - perfectly paired with an ice-cold craft beer or a refreshing cocktail.
With the game always on and great food flowing, every visit feels like overtime victory. Take on the World Beer Tour, sample 110 top brews, and rack up rewards - it’s a pizza lover’s playoff run!
Founded in 1976, Old Chicago now boasts 52 restaurants across 21 states. Whether you’re here to watch the game, celebrate a win, or just grab a slice of the action, visit oldchicago.com to join the team.
Founded
1976
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
For almost five decades, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has been the home-field advantage for handcrafted pizza, legendary beer, and good times shared with fans we call friends. We’re passionate about great food, cold brews, our all-star team of employees, and the communities that cheer us on.
We’re a family of 7,500 strong - because great people make great pizza. Our team culture puts people first, fostering growth, respect, and integrity. And with our new perks and benefits program, every player gets a bigger slice of the pie.
From our opening kickoff to today, community has always been our home court. Through fundraisers, in-kind donations, and new restaurant openings, we’re proud to give back to the neighborhoods we serve. By sponsoring youth sports, team meals, and coaching programs, we’re helping more kids score wins - on and off the field.
At Old Chicago, every meal is a highlight reel. We’re serving up scratch-made pizza on three winning crusts: Chicago-style Tavern Thin, Ale-Infused, and OC Thick Pan-Style - topped with premium cheeses, fresh veggies, and all-star meats. Our MVP menu also features fan favorites like World-Famous Pizza Rolls, hand-breaded tenders, sauced or dry-rubbed wings, and hearty entrées - perfectly paired with an ice-cold craft beer or a refreshing cocktail.
With the game always on and great food flowing, every visit feels like overtime victory. Take on the World Beer Tour, sample 110 top brews, and rack up rewards - it’s a pizza lover’s playoff run!
Founded in 1976, Old Chicago now boasts 52 restaurants across 21 states. Whether you’re here to watch the game, celebrate a win, or just grab a slice of the action, visit oldchicago.com to join the team.
Founded
1976
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas