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Applebee's Restaurants

Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.75 - $14.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities
Paid training

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates a collection of renowned restaurant brands focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences to their guests. Among these brands, Applebee's stands out as a popular casual dining restaurant known for its warm ambiance, quality food, and welcoming customer service. As part of this group, Applebee's restaurants uphold strict brand standards that emphasize guest satisfaction, attentiveness, and hospitality. The organization values its employees as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring that each guest is treated with respect and care throughout their visit. Applebee's restaurants provide a family-friendly environment and strive to make every dining occasion... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 16 plus years old
  • friendly and engaging demeanor
  • prior work experience preferred
  • reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
  • bilingual 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
  • effective communication skills
  • basic proficiency with phone systems and tabletop electronic devices
  • ability to work as a team player
  • ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
  • ability to communicate and behave professionally
  • prior customer service experience preferred
  • bilingual skills a plus
  • ability to build relationships

Job Duties

  • Greets and seats all guests in a friendly manner
  • assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the dining area
  • ensures seating service is rotated among server area assignments
  • 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
  • interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat environment
  • completes assigned opening and closing side work
  • participates in clearing and resetting dining tables using team delivery methods
  • observes guests and anticipates needs
  • maintains a clean and organized work area
  • explains and demonstrates usage of Tabletop Electronic Devices
  • drives sales with suggestive selling
  • accommodates special guest needs such as booster chairs and high chairs
  • manages the waitlist when the restaurant is full
  • may serve guests in Carside To-Go or Server Assist roles
  • fills out feature documentation
  • assists in general Front of House maintenance

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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