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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 $10.50 - $14.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program
Training and Development

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates a collection of well-regarded family dining restaurants that emphasize warm hospitality and quality guest experiences. As a reputable brand in the restaurant industry, their establishments deliver a comfortable environment where guests can enjoy good food and friendly service. Among these is Applebee's, a popular casual dining restaurant chain known for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu offerings. Potomac Family Dining Group upholds Applebee's brand standards, focusing on delivering excellent guest service through a dedicated and enthusiastic team. The company values a customer-first approach and strives to create memorable dining experiences for every guest who walks... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 16 plus years old
  • reliable transportation required
  • ability to wipe down table tops and booth seats
  • mobility required during entire shift
  • ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for up to four hours
  • good sense of balance
  • able to reach, bend, stoop, and kneel
  • frequently lift and bus pans and trays weighing up to 25 pounds
  • able to speak clearly and listen attentively
  • able to transport and carry high chairs up to 15 pounds
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tables using Applebee's team delivery approach
  • 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 special guest needs such as booster chairs and high chairs
  • manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
  • may be scheduled to serve guests in Carside To-Go or Server To-Go
  • fills out feature 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, and maintaining restaurant curb appeal

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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