Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Duffy's is a well-established restaurant known for providing a vibrant and welcoming dining experience. With a focus on excellent customer service and quality food, Duffy's has built a reputation as a favorite destination for guests seeking a friendly atmosphere and memorable meals. As a busy and popular dining establishment, Duffy's employs dedicated staff members who are passionate about hospitality and ensuring that every guest has a positive experience. The restaurant offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and guest satisfaction are highly valued. Employment opportunities at Duffy's include roles that range from food preparation and serving to management positions, catering to a wide variety of skill sets within the hospitality industry.

The role of a Host at Duffy's is critical to the overall guest experience. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Host acts as the first and last point of contact for guests, making a lasting impression and facilitating smooth restaurant operations. The Host is responsible for greeting guests warmly, efficiently seating them, and managing the flow of customers to maintain an even and satisfying distribution of guests among servers. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

As the face of the restaurant, the Host handles various key responsibilities including managing reservations, answering phone inquiries, inputting takeout orders accurately into the POS system, and assisting other team members when necessary. They maintain a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with both guests and coworkers, contributing to the friendly and cooperative atmosphere that sets Duffy's apart. The Host also stays in close contact with kitchen staff, management, and service teams to ensure that guest needs are promptly addressed and that dining details are managed effectively.

The position demands physical stamina as the Host stands for extended periods, performs repetitive movements, and engages in tasks requiring coordination and quick reactions. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as the role includes working days, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the restaurant's operational needs. A strong understanding of Duffy's MVP Program is also important to provide guests with informed service and maximize their dining experience.

This is a full-time position that offers the chance to grow within the restaurant industry while developing interpersonal and organizational skills. Duffy's values dependability, initiative, adaptability, and a cooperative spirit, all of which are reflected in the qualities sought for this important role. Candidates who thrive in social, fast-paced settings and who are committed to customer satisfaction will find the Host position at Duffy's rewarding and engaging.

Job Requirements

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Use both hands and all fingers to handle, control, grasp, move, assemble or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Repeat the same movements
  • Walk or stand for long periods of time
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
  • Keep your hand and arm steady while moving
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm)
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out their body
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
  • Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
  • Determine the distance between objects
  • Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
  • Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
  • Multitask different work activities and shifting attention from one task to another
  • Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs
  • Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/flexibility
  • Stress tolerance
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-control
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for others
  • Social orientation

Job Duties

  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
  • Assign guests to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings
  • Provide guests with menus
  • Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls
  • Input takeout orders accurately into POS system
  • Speak with guests to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and guests’ concerns are addressed
  • Receive and record guest dining reservations
  • Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
  • Inform guests of establishment specialties and features
  • Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary
  • Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables
  • Direct guests to bar area while waiting for a table
  • Strong MVP Program knowledge
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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