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Miru is a distinguished Japanese restaurant located on the 11th floor of the prestigious St. Regis Chicago, offering diners breathtaking views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier from two terraces and a stylish dining room. Miru specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring an array of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, and other raw selections from its renowned sushi bar. The diverse menu also includes shareable dishes like tempura, skewers, and fried rice, alongside an impressive selection of wagyu beef and seafood, catering to both traditional and contemporary tastes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Miru provides an elevated dining experience with impeccable service and attention to detail, drawing locals and visitors alike who appreciate quality and sophistication in both food and atmosphere. Miru is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) family, a national restaurant group known for its wide range of innovative and beloved dining concepts across more than 100 locations. LEYE is recognized not only for culinary excellence but also for creating welcoming work environments grounded in care, creativity, and career development. Joining the Lettuce Entertain You team means becoming part of a company that values passion, creativity, and the drive to excel while providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within a progressive and supportive culture. The employment type for the Host Staff position is typically part-time or full-time, with compensation competitive within the hospitality industry. The Host Staff at Miru play a critical role as the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a warm, friendly, and seamless experience from arrival to departure. The role involves greeting and seating guests promptly, managing reservations and guest inquiries both over the phone and in person, and maintaining accurate tracking of guest counts and wait times. Hosts assist in preserving the welcoming environment by engaging with guests courteously, effectively managing seating flow to optimize turnover and guest satisfaction, and supporting other front-of-house operations such as coat check duties. This position requires excellent communication skills, a polite and professional demeanor, and the ability to multitask calmly in a busy and sometimes noisy restaurant setting. Physical stamina is also important due to the demands of standing and walking throughout shifts and moving furniture and equipment as needed. In addition to direct guest interaction, Host Staff members are entrusted with safety compliance, including adherence to sanitation and food allergy protocols, operation of reservation and communication systems, and completion of alcohol awareness training. The ideal candidate for this role is a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates patience and tact when handling guest concerns, and possesses the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends. As part of Miru and the Lettuce Entertain You group, Hosts benefit from a supportive work atmosphere that promotes mental health and wellness, professional growth, and employee engagement through an array of perks such as restaurant discounts, paid vacation for qualifying employees, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and accident protection, domestic partner benefits, and a 401(k) plan. This comprehensive approach to employee care ensures that Miru attracts and retains motivated individuals dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience and advancing their careers in hospitality.

• Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Physical ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
• Availability to work various hours, days, and shifts including weekends
• Willingness to complete alcohol awareness training
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, crowded environment
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Must be at least 18 years old