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Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.25 - $14.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
401(k) Plan
Training and Development

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates several family-friendly restaurant concepts, including Applebee's, known for delivering quality dining experiences and exceptional guest service. As a leading name in casual dining, Applebee's focuses on offering a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and attentive service to guests of all ages. The company prides itself on upholding brand standards that emphasize hospitality, guest satisfaction, and teamwork. With a commitment to community engagement and employee development, Potomac Family Dining Group provides a dynamic work environment where team members are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to a positive dining atmosphere.

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Job Requirements

  • 16 plus years old
  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
  • Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Bi-lingual experience a plus
  • Prior work experience preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • 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 whenever possible
  • 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 environment
  • 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 method
  • 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 techniques
  • Accommodates any special needs of guests such as booster chairs, high chairs, or wheelchairs
  • Manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
  • May occasionally be scheduled to serve guests in a Carside To-Go or Server position
  • Fills out feature sheets and communicates specials
  • Assists in general front of house maintenance functions including maintaining restrooms, light cleaning such as dusting light fixtures, furniture, woodwork, artifacts, washing or 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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