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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 $11.25 - $15.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
meal discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates Applebee's restaurants, a well-known, family-friendly casual dining chain recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and quality food. Applebee's is committed to providing exceptional dining experiences through guest-centric service and team collaboration. With locations across the region, Potomac Family Dining Group emphasizes maintaining the brand's high standard by offering a comfortable environment where guests feel valued and appreciated. This establishment prides itself on teamwork, employee development, and delivering consistent quality in both food and service. As a part of this group, employees are integral to creating memorable customer experiences and fostering a community feel within each restaurant... 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
  • 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
  • Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • Bi-lingual experience a plus
  • Prior work experience preferred
  • Reliable transportation

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 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 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 techniques
  • 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 roles
  • Assists in general front of house maintenance including maintaining restrooms, light cleaning such as dusting fixtures and wiping windows, sani-bucket rotation, setting up the expo line, emptying trash, rolling silverware, and maintaining restaurant curb appeal

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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