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Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $15.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Flexible Schedule
Training and Development
team environment
employee recognition

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates a well-established Applebee's restaurant, which is a popular dining chain known across the United States for its casual dining experience, offering a diverse menu that appeals to a broad demographic. Applebee's is synonymous with a friendly atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of American dishes such as burgers, steaks, salads, and seafood. The company emphasizes delivering excellent guest service consistent with its brand standards. Potomac Family Dining Group takes pride in maintaining a welcoming environment and fostering a strong team-oriented culture among its staff. The restaurant environment is dynamic and fast-paced, providing ample opportunities... 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
  • Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • 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
  • Bi-lingual experience is a plus
  • Prior work experience preferred
  • 16 plus years old

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 guests' needs
  • Maintains a clean and organized work station
  • Explains and demonstrates usage of Tabletop Electronic Devices to guests
  • Drives sales with suggestive selling
  • Accommodates any special needs of guests such as booster chairs and high chairs
  • Manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
  • Occasionally serves guests in Carside To-Go or Server To-Go roles
  • Fills out feature and promotion forms
  • Assists in general Front of House maintenance including restrooms, light cleaning, washing windows, sani-bucket rotation, setting up the expo line, emptying trash, rolling silverware, maintaining restaurant curb appeal

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location