
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.75 - $16.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and development programs
team meals
Job Description
Hinterland is a distinguished establishment recognized for its exceptional and innovative approach in the craft brewed beer and dining industry. As a company dedicated to delivering not just a meal but a memorable journey and experience, Hinterland places significant emphasis on the quality and conduct of its team. This dedication is reflected in its commitment to employing a team of highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical, and upstanding staff members who contribute to maintaining the highest level of service excellence across all facets of its operation. The culture at Hinterland is built on fostering a positive and productive work environment where a customer-centric attitude reigns, thereby ensuring an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through its doors.
The role of Restaurant Host at Hinterland is pivotal in managing the guest experience from the moment they arrive. Reporting directly to the Restaurant Manager, the Restaurant Host is responsible for overseeing guest traffic at the entrance, providing warm and efficient guest reception and seating, and ensuring seamless coordination with front-of-house and kitchen staff to maintain a smooth flow of service. The ideal candidate for this position embodies enthusiasm, respect, and a sense of adventure, actively contributing to the welcoming atmosphere that Hinterland is known for. The Host not only manages reservations and table assignments but also plays an integral role in enhancing the guest experience by anticipating needs, addressing concerns promptly, and offering personalized service that goes beyond expectations.
The Restaurant Host’s duties are diverse and multifaceted, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine passion for hospitality. This role involves collaborating closely with the Manager on Duty to plan shifts, manage waitlists, and communicate effectively with servers to ensure that guests receive attentive and timely service. Additionally, Hosts are encouraged to engage guests by sharing local insights, assisting with special considerations, and actively seeking opportunities to elevate service standards. The position demands physical stamina, including standing for extended periods and lifting trays safely, demonstrating a hands-on approach by assisting with food and beverage service when necessary.
Overall, the Restaurant Host position at Hinterland offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on creating memorable dining experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role not only requires a strong work ethic and professionalism but also values creativity, collaboration, and a genuine love for guest service that aligns with Hinterland’s mission to deliver outstanding hospitality consistently.
The role of Restaurant Host at Hinterland is pivotal in managing the guest experience from the moment they arrive. Reporting directly to the Restaurant Manager, the Restaurant Host is responsible for overseeing guest traffic at the entrance, providing warm and efficient guest reception and seating, and ensuring seamless coordination with front-of-house and kitchen staff to maintain a smooth flow of service. The ideal candidate for this position embodies enthusiasm, respect, and a sense of adventure, actively contributing to the welcoming atmosphere that Hinterland is known for. The Host not only manages reservations and table assignments but also plays an integral role in enhancing the guest experience by anticipating needs, addressing concerns promptly, and offering personalized service that goes beyond expectations.
The Restaurant Host’s duties are diverse and multifaceted, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine passion for hospitality. This role involves collaborating closely with the Manager on Duty to plan shifts, manage waitlists, and communicate effectively with servers to ensure that guests receive attentive and timely service. Additionally, Hosts are encouraged to engage guests by sharing local insights, assisting with special considerations, and actively seeking opportunities to elevate service standards. The position demands physical stamina, including standing for extended periods and lifting trays safely, demonstrating a hands-on approach by assisting with food and beverage service when necessary.
Overall, the Restaurant Host position at Hinterland offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on creating memorable dining experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role not only requires a strong work ethic and professionalism but also values creativity, collaboration, and a genuine love for guest service that aligns with Hinterland’s mission to deliver outstanding hospitality consistently.
Job Requirements
- Reservation software knowledge
- Familiarity with paging system
- Experience using tablet computer
- Positive, can-do attitude and willing customer service approach
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods up to 8 hours
- Ability to safely lift and maneuver trays and containers weighing up to 25 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Positive, can-do attitude and willing customer service approach
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Comfortable working in face-paced environment
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 25 pounds
Job Duties
- Create and contribute to a positive, productive work environment with a can-do attitude and customer-centric approach
- Perform work and care of guests with purpose, enthusiasm and a sense of fun and adventure
- Treat others and conduct oneself with respect and care
- Perform opening duties according to Front of House Side Work Checklist
- Attend shift line-up in attentive, engaged manner, requesting clarifications as needed
- Review reservations to understand expected business during shift and plan accordingly
- Note and prepare for any special considerations including special seating requests, table arrangements, circumstances, celebrations, allergies, culinary requests, etc.
- Work in collaboration with the MOD (Manager on Duty) to designate shift section assignments
- Prepare dining room for service including table set up such as linens, silverware, glassware, candles, etc.
- Ensure dining room is neat, orderly and clean for service
- Welcome guests as they enter in a warm and friendly manner, engaging them personably and opening/holding doors whenever possible
- Inquire with guests in a friendly manner if they have a reservation
- Confirm reservation/table availability and guide the guest accordingly
- Note any special considerations for party
- Offer to take guests' coats and hang them appropriately according to assigned number
- In collaboration with MOD, control guest volume according to appropriate rate of throughput for scheduled staff in FOH (Front of House) and kitchen
- In the event of a wait list, inform guest of estimated wait time
- Escort guest(s) to assigned table or bar/waiting area as appropriate
- Assign table to appropriate server and communicate any special considerations for assigned party, being sure to receive confirmation acknowledgment from server
- Utilize paging system to notify server as necessary
- Answer phones in a warm, friendly manner to take reservations or appropriately respond to customers needs
- Accurately enter reservations in reservation system including capturing all related information including any special considerations
- Introduce menus to guests, answer questions about beverages, menu items, and other applicable restaurant functions and services as requested
- Monitor and observe guests experience to ensure guests are satisfied with beverages, food and service and respond promptly and courteously to address any problems, alerting the server appropriately
- Engage MOD in any issues that require additional attention or escalation
- Recognize, learn and use the names of frequent/regular guests
- Actively look for opportunities to exceed service standards and deliver an exceptional customer experience
- As able, assist Servers in serving food or beverages to guests
- Remove used service ware and glassware from tables or counters, and take them to dish station for cleaning as able
- Clear and clean tables after guests have finished dining as able
- Re-set tables according to subsequent reservations
- Communicate with bussers regarding table re-setting needs/priority
- Thank guests for their patronage and invite them to return
- Complete side work according to Front of House Side Work Checklist
- Maintain general knowledge of beer, wine, beverage and food menu
- Attend and participate in all scheduled team meetings as required
- Participate in Hinterland Training & Development Program
- Seek, identify and share suggestions for improvement to manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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