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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Earn takeout tips
Tipshare from servers
Full time positions
Part time positions
flexible schedules
Discounted employee meals

Job Description

Crawfish Cafe is a well-established restaurant located in Houston, Texas, that has been delighting customers since 2013 with its unique Viet-Cajun seafood cuisine. Specializing in dishes made from fresh crawfish, blue crabs, snow crab legs, king crab legs, Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster, and more, Crawfish Cafe is a vibrant and popular dining destination for seafood lovers. The restaurant prides itself on serving high-quality, flavorful dishes that blend traditional Cajun spices with Vietnamese culinary techniques, providing a distinctive and memorable dining experience. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and dedication to excellent service, Crawfish Cafe has built a strong reputation in the Houston dining scene and continues to grow its team to maintain and enhance its offerings.

Crawfish Cafe is currently hiring a Host to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The hosting role is crucial in creating a positive first impression for guests and ensuring smooth seating arrangements and order management. As a Host at Crawfish Cafe, you will be responsible for greeting guests warmly, managing the waitlist, answering phone inquiries, and overseeing takeout order processing including packing and curbside delivery. The position offers both full-time and part-time roles with flexible schedule options, including AM and PM shifts, making it suitable for a variety of availability. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $14 to $18 per hour, including tips.

This role is ideal for those seeking a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and excellent communication skills are valued. Employees enjoy benefits such as earning takeout tips and tip share from servers, discounted employee meals, and the opportunity to be part of a team that values growth and camaraderie. The Hosting position is not only about managing logistics but also about ensuring guests feel welcomed and well attended to from the moment they step into the restaurant. Working as a Host at Crawfish Cafe offers an engaging work experience in a lively and diverse hospitality setting, providing the chance to develop skills in customer service, multitasking, and teamwork while contributing to a beloved local seafood dining establishment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a customer service role preferred
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical capability to stand for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • Keen attention to detail in order to track guest reservations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Friendly and outgoing personality
  • Follow appropriate food safety guidelines
  • Able to work a variety of shifts
  • Able to stand for long periods of time

Job Duties

  • Answer the phone and manage waitlist
  • Enter take-out orders into system, pack take-out orders, and run food to curbside
  • Greet all guests as they enter the restaurant
  • Seat guests according to the established plan that ensures all waitstaff gets filled tables
  • Keep front desk and waiting area clean
  • Ensure takeout menus, mints and cards remain stocked and cleaned
  • Refill paper products in bathrooms, as needed
  • Assist with clean and resetting tables

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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