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Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group is a well-established restaurant group that operates multiple dining establishments including Applebee's, a globally recognized casual dining restaurant brand known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu offerings. Applebee's has built its reputation on providing friendly, personalized service and quality food that caters to a wide range of tastes. The company prides itself on creating an inviting environment for guests to enjoy meals with family and friends, emphasizing customer satisfaction and team collaboration among staff members. As part of the Potomac Family Dining Group, the Applebee's locations benefit from a strong organizational culture focused on employee... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 16 plus years old
  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • Prior work experience preferred
  • Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • Bi-lingual experience a plus
  • Reliable transportation required
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • Prior work experience preferred
  • Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • Bi-lingual experience a plus
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • 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 facing 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 environment
  • Completes assigned opening and closing side work
  • Participates in the clearing and resetting of the 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 techniques
  • Accommodates any special needs of guests such as booster chairs, high chairs, and other accommodations
  • Manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
  • May be scheduled occasionally to serve guests in a Carside To-Go or Server role
  • Fills out feature-related paperwork
  • Assists in general Front of House maintenance duties including restrooms upkeep, light cleaning, washing and wiping windows, 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)

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