Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.75 - $15.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
BOH shift meals
FOH meal discounts
Meal Discounts for Friends/Family
Paid vacation after 1 year
Competitive benefits after 1 year
Free telemedicine through First Stop Health after 1 year
Referral bonus $250 per referral
Perks at Work discounts
long-term career growth
Great team environment

Job Description

Metro Diner is a well-established restaurant recognized for its warm, welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning food. As a company, Metro Diner emphasizes delivering simply delicious meals with 100 percent guest satisfaction as their top priority. The culture at Metro Diner is not just spoken about but actively lived and breathed every day by the entire team. This dedication to hospitality creates a unique and friendly dining environment where every guest feels valued and appreciated.

Joining Metro Diner means becoming part of a team that prides itself on friendliness, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional service. The company offers a supportive workplace that encourages personal and career growth, making it an excellent choice for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused setting. Employment at Metro Diner provides opportunities for long-term advancement, generous benefits after one year, and employee perks that enhance work-life balance. This includes flexible schedules, meal discounts, paid vacation, health benefits, and referral bonuses. The diner values its employees and fosters a culture where every team member feels important and motivated to contribute.

The Host position at Metro Diner plays a critical role as the personal representation of the restaurant's overall hospitality and quality. A Host is the first point of contact for guests and therefore must provide a cheerful and sincere greeting to ensure a positive initial impression. Equally important is the role of warmly thanking each guest as they leave, inviting them to return and enjoy another dining experience. Being a Host requires strong communication and organizational skills to manage seating arrangements efficiently, maintain an attractive front area, and handle guest wait times effectively.

This role demands excellence in guest service, including the ability to manage wait lists accurately by recording guest names and providing precise wait times. Hosts must be proactive, friendly, and composed, especially when addressing questions or concerns regarding wait times. Familiarity with calling guests and communicating with other team members through headsets or sound systems is a plus. The position requires teamwork and cooperation with servers, expo, and bussers to ensure smooth operations focused on guest satisfaction.

Overall, the Host at Metro Diner is essential in creating a welcoming atmosphere and contributing to the diner’s continued success and reputation for excellent service. This position offers a rewarding experience for those who take pride in hospitality and enjoy working in a bustling restaurant environment. With opportunities for career advancement, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits, the Host role at Metro Diner is an attractive opportunity for individuals passionate about customer service and the food industry.

Job Requirements

  • A genuine smile
  • commitment to presenting a positive image through warm welcoming and sincere thanks
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to sit guests quickly
  • experience recording accurate wait lists
  • ability to answer telephone promptly
  • organizational skills to keep front area tidy
  • ability to handle guest questions and complaints professionally

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a host in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • strong people skills to communicate calmly and professionally with guests and team members
  • ability to accurately provide wait times to guests
  • familiarity with sound systems and communication headsets
  • ability to maintain organizational tasks and cleanliness
  • poise and grace to handle guest inquiries and complaints
  • motivation to work collaboratively in a team setting

Job Duties

  • Greet guests cheerfully and sincerely
  • seat guests at tables quickly and efficiently
  • accurately record guest names on the wait list
  • answer telephone calls promptly by the second ring
  • maintain cleanliness and organization of the front of the diner
  • communicate efficiently with team members using headsets or sound systems
  • assist servers, expo, and bussers to ensure smooth operations focusing on guests needs

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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