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Host - South Setauket Chili's

280 Pond Path
South Setauket, NY 11720
Min: $16.00 Hourly | Max: $17.25 Hourly

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Role Overview

Our Hosts begin each experience for every Guest that walks into our restaurants by providing hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in providing a warm welcome and love making people feel special, then we want to hear from you!
  • Fast hiring process
  • Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
  • Growth opportunities
  • Great team atmosphere and culture

Responsibilities
  • Give a warm welcome to every Guest
  • Manage the wait list
  • Communicate Guest concerns to the Manager when appropriate
  • Answer telephone within three rings and direct calls
  • Help fellow Team Members when appropriate

About Us

Chili's was born in Dallas, Texas in 1975. Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas! With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every Guest, every day.

About You
  • Friendly, warm, and caring attitude that's always ready to greet with a smile
  • Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
  • Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
  • No experience necessary

This Could Be the Start of Something Big.

At Chili’s, you may start in one role. But, if you have the right combination of ingredients, there are plenty of places to go. Here’s what a possible career path could look like:

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Hourly Team Member


Average Pay: $10 – $20 per hour

You bring your passion, dedication, teamwork and spirit to the table. We’ll help you make the most of it and prepare you for your “next”. You’ll get:

  • One-to-one mentoring and coaching
  • Ongoing training
  • Skill development in hospitality, teamwork, salesmanship and a whole lot more

Assistant Manager


Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000

Our training program will help you turn your natural leadership skills into a management role. After you have mastered hourly team member responsibilities, or if you have past leadership experience in a different capacity, your experience will help you prepare for the next level with Chili’s and the Assistant Manager role provides:

  • 8-10 Week Training Program
  • Area AO (Area of Ownership) Meetings
  • A wealth of opportunities to hone your business and people skills

Manager


Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

After a minimum of six months as an Assistant Manager, you may be ready for your next big move up. As you continue to develop your leadership skills, you may enjoy such growth options as:

  • Development through the EMERGE program to bring out the best leader in you
  • Mentoring opportunities through the RISE program
  • Online manager development training modules
  • On-the-job skill training in schedule writing, budgeting, data analysis, and more

General Manager


Salary Range: $65,000 – $90,000

When you have established your reputation for excellence and have demonstrated the ability to develop others, we’ll help you grow into a General Manager role where you may continue your development through:

  • Participation in the ELEVATE program to strengthen the preparation and support for our new General Managers.
  • Ongoing training on operational systems, people management, marketing, accounting and more
  • Possible participation in the LEAD development program designed to further refine your leadership skills

Experience the Joy of Being a ChiliHead.

Being a ChiliHead has its Rewards.

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Money


It pays to play restaurant.

We provide attractive base pay, generous bonuses, exciting incentives and so much more.

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Learning and Development


Helping you become your best you.

Our learning and development programs will help you make the most of your unique abilities.

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Life


We really want to perk you up.

We offer health and wellness benefits, an incredible array of employee discounts and much more.

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A Few Things You Should Know.

Job Posting Number:
003Y10

Category:
Front of House

Address:
280 Pond Path
South Setauket, NY 11720

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“Every time a Guest walks through our doors, I feel like I’m welcoming someone to my home. That’s how I want our Guests to feel, too.”
- Host