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Host and Server Restaurant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Tip credit minimum wage
Tips

Job Description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a well-established family-owned restaurant company that has been serving communities for over 50 years. With a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of customers and local neighborhoods, Thrive Restaurant Group fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for both employees and patrons. The company is known for operating several beloved dining establishments, including Applebee's, which is affectionately referred to as Legacy Apple within the organization. Applebee's has earned a reputation as the neighborhood restaurant, embodying the value of "Be a Good Neighbor" through active community involvement, charitable contributions, and creating memorable dining experiences. Over the years, the company has contributed more than five million dollars to various causes, such as helping high school students save their prom nights and raising funds for children battling cancer.

The role of Host at Thrive Restaurant Group is a vital position that goes beyond just greeting guests. This role is ideal for individuals who have a passion for hospitality and who enjoy creating a warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere for guests from the moment they enter until they leave. Working as a Host provides an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience in business, leadership, and the fundamentals of hospitality in a family-oriented, fun environment. Team members learn the importance of guest relations, operational flow, and community engagement while being part of a company that values personal growth and development.

As a Host, you will be responsible for enthusiastically welcoming guests as they arrive, guiding them to their seats, and overseeing the smooth flow of guests throughout the restaurant. Your positive attitude and caring sense of hospitality ensure that every guest’s visit starts and ends on a high note. The position requires strong communication skills as you interact with a diverse clientele and collaborate closely with fellow team members to provide efficient service. Additionally, you will assist guests who have special needs, manage waitlists during busy periods, and contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organization in your work area.

Thrive Restaurant Group offers a supportive work setting where employees can thrive and grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in their communities. The work is physically active and demands mobility and the ability to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds. This role offers tip credit minimum wage plus tips, making compensation competitive for those who are personable, enthusiastic, and eager to succeed in a hospitality career. Join Thrive Restaurant Group as a Host and become part of a family that values your contribution and supports your growth in the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

  • Physical ability to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests
  • Able to move and grasp items up to five pounds
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Able to bend and stoop
  • Have adequate vision to discern cleanliness and operate a touchscreen
  • Transport and carry objects such as high-chair up to 15 pounds up to 15 times a shift

Job Qualifications

  • A desire to care for others, grow, and learn
  • A positive attitude
  • Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required
  • Mobility required during the entire shift
  • Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant

Job Duties

  • Opens door for guests arriving and departing
  • Accommodates any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities
  • Manages the wait list when the restaurant is full
  • Provides guest assistance to servers as needed
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area and completes cleaning as assigned
  • Invites all guests back for another experience

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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