Host / Cashier

Salem, OR, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Black Bear Diners has proudly been serving Good Old Fashioned Family Food since 1995, establishing itself as a beloved dining destination known for its fun, family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to providing great homemade meals in generous portions. With a dedication to genuine, friendly, and immediate service, Black Bear Diners has built a loyal customer base through its warm hospitality and consistently high-quality food. The restaurant’s unique identity centers around creating an inviting environment where guests of all ages can enjoy comforting dishes made from scratch, reflecting a classic American diner experience with a contemporary twist.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in hospitality or restaurant service preferred
good interpersonal and communication skills
ability to stand for extended periods
basic knowledge of point-of-sale systems
availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
must be able to handle cash and electronic payments accurately

Job Qualifications

Experience in a host or cashier role in a restaurant setting
strong customer service skills
ability to manage seating flow and waitlist effectively
excellent communication skills
ability to work well in a team environment
attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and order
basic math skills for handling payments
flexibility to work varied shifts and fill in other roles as needed

Job Duties

Greet all arriving guests warmly and promptly
seat guest guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations
when immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party
provide guests with estimated waiting time
call out name and number of party when tables become available
upon seating, offer guests a menu
inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
relay messages to servers as needed
maintain clean entrance, lobby, dining room, and restrooms
transport bus tubs with dirty dishes to dish room if dish machine if needed
clean and reset tables promptly
clean chairs, booths, and surrounding carpet
process payments correctly and efficiently
close checks
thank guests for their visit and invite them to return
perform side work at the start and end of each shift as assigned
be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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