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Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.00 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Training and Development
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group is a reputable hospitality company specializing in family dining experiences. One of its renowned brands, Applebee's, is well-known across the United States for delivering casual dining services with a focus on fresh, quality food and excellent customer service. As a part of this esteemed group, Applebee's strives to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all guests, embodying a friendly and vibrant atmosphere that appeals to diverse clientele including families, friends, and individuals alike. The company prioritizes brand standards centered on guest satisfaction and operational excellence, ensuring an outstanding dining experience from the moment guests arrive... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Reliable transportation required
  • ability to wipe down table tops, legs, and seats
  • ability to transport plates, glasses, and baskets repeatedly during shift
  • mobility required throughout entire shift
  • ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for up to four hours
  • good sense of balance
  • ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel
  • frequently lift and bus pans and trays up to 25 pounds
  • ability to speak clearly and listen attentively
  • ability to transport and carry objects such as high chairs up to 15 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • 16+ years old
  • prior work experience preferred
  • reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • bi-lingual experience a plus
  • ability to build relationships
  • ability to be a team player
  • ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
  • ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times

Job Duties

  • Greets and seats all guests in a friendly manner
  • assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant
  • ensures seating service is rotated among server area assignments
  • opens doors for arriving and departing guests
  • remains visible in the front of house and faces the main entrance
  • occasionally delivers food and drinks to guests when extra assistance is needed
  • interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere
  • completes assigned opening and closing side work
  • participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tables using Applebee's team delivery system
  • observes guests, responds to requests, and anticipates guest needs
  • maintains a clean and organized work area
  • explains and demonstrates usage of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests
  • drives sales with suggestive selling
  • accommodates special guest needs such as booster and high chairs
  • manages the waitlist during busy periods
  • occasionally serves guests in Carside To-Go or Server roles
  • fills out feature paperwork
  • assists in general Front of House maintenance functions including cleaning restrooms, dusting fixtures and furniture, washing windows, performing sani-bucket rotation, setting up the expo line, emptying trash, rolling silverware, and maintaining restaurant curb appeal

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location