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Study Hotels

<div>Truth be Told, a restaurant located inside The Study at University of Chicago, is currently seeking a flex Host to provide genuine hospitality and the highest quality of service to our guests. The ideal candidate can create an engaging environment, providing courteous, responsive, guest-centered service.
Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences. 
 
Pay Rate: $20.60 
 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service expected by our guests.</li><li>
Greet guest and seats guests.</li><li>
Help guest with reservations and guide them to their table.</li><li>
Records and confirms reservations thought OpenTable or through call-in requests.</li><li>
Monitor guest waiting list.</li><li>
Answers telephone to service internal and external guest.</li><li>
Handles room service and to go orders via telephone.</li><li>
Handles cash, credit cards and guest room charges.</li><li>
Assists with serving guest by bringing out meal orders if servers are busy.</li><li>
Help monitor and observe guest&rsquo;s dining experience to ensure guest are satisfied with the food and service and respond promptly and courteously to correct any problems.</li><li>
Maintain a level of knowledge of all menu items and beverage programs.</li><li>
Be a team player and assist others when and where necessary to ensure a seamless guest experience.</li><li>
Complete the setup and breakdown of a section, including detailed cleaning of the work area and surrounding areas.</li><li>
Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.</li><li>
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.</li><li>
Report any damages, shortcomings, and disturbances to supervisors.</li><li>
Ensuring that restaurant operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.</li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.</li><li>
Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Restaurant Manager.</li><li>
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager</li></ul>
Fundamentals<ul><li>
Ability to maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.</li><li>
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).</li><li>
Experience: 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment.</li><li>
Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments.</li><li>
Ability to grasp, lift and or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 40 lbs.</li><li>
Ability to stand for long periods indoors with a thematically climate-controlled workstation.</li><li>
Study Hotels is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.</li></ul> 
About Us
The Study at University of Chicago, the third property of the Study Hotels brand, is located on the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, Illinois.
The 167-room hotel features a full array of suites, including our signature Study accommodations, a 100 seat Restaurant/Tavern, 4,700 SF of banquet/meeting space including a 2,500 SF Winter Garden, specifically designed for social events, a state of the art fitness center. The hotel offers discovery and connection areas for purposeful guest interaction, including active gallery space, cultural programming, and unique touches such as custom writing desks complete with postcards to encourage guests to connect with family and friends - postage free. Guest rooms and public spaces are filled with natural light with a bright, uplifting palette of textures and natural materials, reflective of contemporary residential living.
Eligible full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Restaurant Host

First Hospitality

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">What's in it for you&hellip;</h4><ul>
<li>Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!</li>
<li>Professional development and promotion opportunities!</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">About this job&hellip;</h4>
Breakfast Hosts provide attentive, dynamic, and inspiring buffet and tableside service for our breakfast guests. Breakfast Hosts must be proactive in handling guest needs, be highly engaging and service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Breakfast Host is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, resolve challenges, uphold food safety standards, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you&rsquo;ll be doing&hellip;</h4><ul>
<li>Prepare the breakfast area for service by cleaning guest and service spaces and stocking essential supplies for ease of use.</li>
<li>Effectively engage and build rapport with guests to identify needs and ensure guest satisfaction.</li>
<li>Proactively communicate special needs or requests and take ownership to resolve guest challenges, working collaboratively with the restaurant team.</li>
<li>Maintain cleanliness of breakfast spaces throughout and after shift, completing side work and stocking as needed or assigned.</li>
<li>Always maintain professionalism consistent with restaurant and company expectations.</li>
<li>Know and communicate restaurant emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.</li>
<li>Take on additional tasks as necessary or assigned by restaurant leadership.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Success factors&hellip;</h4><ul>
<li>Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds frequently</li>
<li>Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently throughout the workday</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">About First Hospitality&hellip;</h4>
Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality&rsquo;s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee&rsquo;s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Breakfast Host

Specialized Bicycle Components

<div>Cycling Specialized - Specialized Fulton - Chicago, IL
ABOUT SPECIALIZED
Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we&rsquo;re here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human powered machine into the future each and every day. We&rsquo;re a team of barrier-breakers, disrupters, and problem solvers. We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere.
In Company Owned Retail, we strive to be a transformative, inclusive, authentic, rider focused, and collaborative team that creates the best bikes and delivers world class rider care attention. Simply said, we provide quality in our products and to our riders at every interaction and are looking for a teammate to be a part of this growing team. Reach out &ndash; we&rsquo;re here to help you build your career at Specialized.
JOB SUMMARY
A critical member of the team, the Cycling Specialist balances a passion for people and excellence in retail.
A Specialized Cycling Specialist is front line and point person for our store, working directly with riders, both present and remote, as a host, mentor, brand advocate, and customer service ace, to identify and locate the goods, services, and experiences needed to provide solutions quickly and frictionless to keep them riding longer and better. A Cycling Specialist delivers locally authentic interactions that express inclusive, transformative, and ride-focused experiences. The Cycling Specialist delivers exceptional rider service; enhances rider satisfaction; and aids in meeting sales and profitability goals.
HOW YOU&rsquo;LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE<ul><li>
Deliver world class rider-service that ensures ongoing sales and high levels of rider satisfaction</li><li>
Meeting and making a connection with riders, asking questions, and listening to riders' needs, then giving options and advice on meeting those needs</li><li>
Inspiring the rider to buy, celebrating the purchase, and creating a lasting positive impression of the specialist, Specialized, and the purchase process</li><li>
Delivering transformative, inclusive, ride-focused, locally authentic, and collaborative experiences for staff and riders alike inside and out, c/o the Specialized Retail Way</li><li>
Assist in ensuring that visual merchandising standards are met and maintained, restocking as needed, ensuring product presentation areas remain clean and organized</li><li>
General cleanliness standards are set at store opening, maintained throughout the day, and reset at close of business, including light janitorial duty</li><li>
Use company literature/resources and available training to stay current on product features</li><li>
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality</li></ul>
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN<ul><li>
Passion for cycling and the Specialized brand</li><li>
Bike shop experience preferred</li><li>
A current or former retail employee with 1+ years of experience preferred</li><li>
Excellent communication with the ability to effectively interact with riders and team members</li><li>
Ability to stand for extensive time periods; while occasionally walking, kneeling, or reaching</li><li>
Able to lift at least 50 lbs. or more and use proper lifting skills</li></ul>
TELL ME MORE<ul><li>
Competitive health care (Medical PPO or HDHP)*</li><li>
Dental*</li><li>
Vision*</li><li>
Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>
Short and Long Term Disability</li><li>
Company sponsored life insurance</li><li>
Optional Term Life Insurance</li><li>
Optional Critical Illness insurance</li><li>
Optional Critical Accident insurance</li><li>
Competitive vacation package*</li><li>
401(k) with match</li><li>
8 Weeks paid parental leave</li><li>
Paid company holidays</li><li>
Employee discounts on all product</li><li>
Deep partner retail discounts</li><li>
Fitness &amp; Events Reimbursement</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Commuter Benefits *if applicable in state</li></ul><ul><li>For eligible employees</li></ul>
At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.
 For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com
Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives. Our culture is one of passion, striving to break barriers and have a positive impact on the world.
We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone &ndash; especially those from marginalized groups &ndash; to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider&rsquo;s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!
See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram, and most importantly, our #DogsofSpecialized.</div>

Cycling Specialized - Specialized Fulton - Chicago, IL

S&C Electric Company

<div>As an S&amp;C Electric team member, you&rsquo;ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You&rsquo;ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&amp;C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We&rsquo;re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&amp;C to make an impact on tomorrow&rsquo;s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Hours
<ul><li>9:00 am &ndash; 5:30 pm (Mon-Fri) Onsite
</li></ul>Compensation
At S&amp;C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $36,990 - $46,230.00. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&amp;C&rsquo;s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Telephone Operator - Receptionist!
This position performs administrative support by answering and directing incoming calls, greeting visitors at the reception desk, and various other clerical duties.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Operating telephone switchboards in the company lobbies to answer and direct incoming calls and placing outgoing calls.
</li><li>Assisting internal and external callers with call routing by identifying proper extensions and directing calls.
</li><li>Welcoming and directing visitors by identifying visitor needs.
</li><li>Contacting receiving host(s).
</li><li>Following proper log-in and log-out protocols.
</li><li>Preparing and maintaining the Visitor Board.
</li><li>Maintaining and issuing headsets/receivers and transmitters for planned visits when requested.
</li><li>Maintaining a safe and clean reception area.
</li><li>Opening and securing the lobby area at the start and end of the assigned shift.
</li><li>Assisting the Office Services group which may include receiving incoming packages, delivering and picking up mail, etc.
</li><li>Cross-training on mailroom tasks
</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll Need To Succeed:
<ul><li>Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
</li><li>Exceptional oral communication skills.
</li><li>The ability to come across in a professional manner.
</li><li>Basic computer knowledge to send and answer email, check telephone directory and prepare correspondence.
</li><li>Good telephone etiquette and ability to respond to routine telephone inquiries.
</li><li>Less than one year of experience operating a switchboard and working in an office setting handling multiple tasks in an environment where interruptions occur regularly
</li></ul>Preferred:
<ul><li>Bilingual in Spanish
</li></ul>Major Physical Demands:
<ul><li>Standing: Occasional standing for work
</li><li>Lifting: Occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds
</li><li>Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances
</li><li>Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
</li><li>Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
</li><li>Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
</li><li>Bending: Occasional bending
</li><li>Reaching: Occasional full range of motion to perform work.
</li><li>Handling: Frequent handling of phone equipment
</li><li>Environment: standard office environment
</li></ul>S&amp;C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
No fixed deadline</div>
 <div>In 1909, S&amp;C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&amp;C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&amp;C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&amp;C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&amp;C&rsquo;s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&amp;C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
<ul><li>Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical &amp; Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&amp;D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
</li><li>Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
</li></ul>Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).</div>

Telephone Operator-Receptionist

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Cycling Specialized - Specialized Fulton - Chicago, IL

Telephone Operator-Receptionist