Fine Dining Host

Fine Dining Host


Company
Ever Restaurant
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
16–20 an hour
Via
Culinary Agents

Job Description
Ever, a 2 Michelin starred fine dining restaurant owned by Chef Curtis Duffy, seeks dedicated individuals to join our Front Services team as a Host. Front Services duties include but are not limited to: greeting guests by name and maintaining a working knowledge of each night's guest list as well as regular clientele, running coat check, seating guests, preparing guest takeaways, cleaning guest bathrooms, keeping track of each table's progression through a 10 course tasting menu, assisting in other areas of the restaurant when necessary.

Hiring for full-time positions only. Please be prepared for a commitment of at least one year. Immediate start.

Located in the West Loop at 1340 W Fulton St. Dinner service, Tuesday-Saturday.

Ever Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. At this time, we are only able to employ those who are legally eligible for work in the United States.

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Q What is the federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for restaurant jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Tipped employees receive a direct wage of $2.13 per hour when tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
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