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We're hiring people to join our team as RESERVATIONISTSA Few of Our Reservationist Benefits:Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)Tre Dita and Bar Tre Dita are a collaboration between award-winning Chef Evan Funke (Felix, Mother Wolf, Funke) and Lettuce Entertain You. Italian for "three fingers," Tre Dita is a nod to the precise thickness of a properly cut bistecca Fiorentina, which the "cucina Toscana" serves from its open-hearth, wood-fired grill, along with handmade pastas and more. Located on the second floor of The St. Regis Chicago, designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang, Tre Dita offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in Chicago's Lakeshore East and is open for dinner service seven nights a week.Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyRSERVATIONIST JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Reservationist answers inbound calls, takes reservations, updates the reservations database and provides engaging customer service to effectively address guest requests; also communicates with management with questions or concerns. Essential FunctionsAnswer inbound calls; receive, record and confirm all reservations; and provide engaging customer service to address guests' requests, including but not limited to suggesting alternatives reservations as needed, using sales techniques and answering questions about the restaurant and menu; and communicates with management as needed with questions or concernEfficiently handle special requests including but not limited to assisting guests including those with disabilities using Company guidelinesUpdate and maintain accuracy of guest profiles in reservations database Follow all steps of serviceEnsure that the office and/or host desk are kept clean and organized throughout the shiftUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menuUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsComply with all safety and sanitation (including handwashing) guidelines and proceduresProficiently use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems, and phone etiquette and message guidelinesSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness training as requiredKey Responsibilities and DutiesEnsure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needsGreet guests with a warm, sincere smileUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy Assist with taking carryout orders and enter them through an online software program Assist with maintaining restrooms Maintain proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systemsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed