Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive starting wage $11-13 per hour based on experience
flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities
meal discounts
Eligibility for paid vacation
Eligibility for Health Insurance
Eligibility for 401k

Job Description

Ancho & Agave is a vibrant and flavor-driven Mexican restaurant known for its fresh and delicious offerings combined with an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. Established to satisfy the craving for high-quality Mexican cuisine, Ancho & Agave stands out by blending fresh ingredients, creative recipes, and a casual dining environment that invites guests to enjoy not just their meals but the overall experience. This restaurant caters to diverse palates with more than just the traditional tacos, serving up a variety of dishes and refreshing beverages that create an alluring and crave-worthy experience for its customers. Located in a friendly yet fast-paced setting, Ancho & Agave thrives on providing excellent service and a lively environment that makes every visit memorable. The team here values hospitality and takes pride in ensuring every guest feels welcomed and appreciated.

The role of Host at Ancho & Agave is pivotal in crafting the ultimate dining experience for every customer that walks through the door. Hosts are the first impression of the restaurant and play a crucial role in setting the tone for each guest's experience. This position involves greeting customers warmly, managing reservations accurately, and guiding guests to their tables efficiently, while balancing seating arrangements to optimize workload for the wait staff. The Host not only affects the flow of the dining room with attentiveness to wait times and guest needs but also supports the team with side work, station setup, answering phones, and light maintenance tasks. Being a host here requires excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a bustling environment. Availability for a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays is essential, as is maintaining a high level of stamina to stand and engage with guests for extended periods. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $11 to $13 based on experience, alongside flexible scheduling, career advancement opportunities, and various benefits that demonstrate the restaurant's commitment to its team. Candidates who thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced setting and who are passionate about delivering great customer service will find this position rewarding and fulfilling while contributing to the vibrant and dynamic culture of Ancho & Agave.

Job Requirements

  • Must be friendly
  • must be hardworking
  • must be team oriented
  • must be punctual
  • must be honest
  • must be comfortable with customer service
  • must have a positive attitude
  • must be an excellent communicator
  • must be available to work consistently
  • must be available to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings until 10:00 p.m. and holidays
  • must be available to work at least 4 hours per scheduled shift
  • must be able to lift up to 15 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
  • highly developed interpersonal skills
  • ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast paced environment
  • flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays
  • high level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods

Job Duties

  • Greet customers
  • help guests with reservations and guide them to their tables
  • give guests accurate wait time estimates
  • provide customers with menus and answer initial questions
  • optimize seating to ensure even workload for wait staff
  • answer phones and schedule reservations
  • perform side work, station setup, and light restaurant maintenance

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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