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Applebee's Restaurants

Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.50 - $14.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
401(k) Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group is a distinguished hospitality company operating various family-friendly dining establishments, including the well-known Applebee's restaurant brand. The company is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences, focusing on quality food, excellent customer service, and a welcoming environment for guests of all ages. As an established leader in the restaurant industry, Potomac Family Dining Group emphasizes a team-oriented culture that values professionalism, integrity, and a passion for hospitality. The company fosters growth and development opportunities for its employees, ensuring they can build rewarding careers within a supportive and dynamic workplace. Potomac Family Dining Group prides itself on creating... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 16+ 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
  • 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 Duties

  • Greets and seats all guests in a friendly manner
  • Assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the dining room
  • Ensures seating service is rotated among server area assignments whenever possible
  • Opens doors for arriving and departing guests
  • Remains visible in the front-of-house and forward 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 atmosphere
  • Completes assigned opening and closing side work as scheduled
  • Participates in the clearing and resetting of the dining room tables using Applebee's team delivery system
  • Observes guests, responds to requests, and anticipates guests' needs
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area
  • 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, high chairs, or other seating accommodations
  • Manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
  • May occasionally be scheduled to serve guests in a Carside To-Go or Server position
  • Assists in general Front of House maintenance including maintaining restrooms, light cleaning such as dusting light fixtures, furniture, woodwork, artifacts, 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)

Job Location

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