Host/Hostess

Suffolk, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group, a reputable restaurant management company, operates a variety of dining establishments, including Applebee's, to bring vibrant and consistent dining experiences to communities. They are dedicated to maintaining high standards of customer service, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere that aligns with their brand values. Applebee's, as part of this group, is a well-known casual dining chain recognized for its friendly environment and community-focused vibe. The company places great emphasis on creating an outstanding guest experience through attentive and courteous service accompanied by a relaxed dining environment.

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Job Requirements

Friendly and engaging demeanor
16 plus years old
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
16 plus years old

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 atmosphere
completes assigned opening and closing side work
participates in clearing and resetting dining room tables using Applebee's team delivery method
observes guests, responds to requests, and anticipates guests' needs
maintains a clean and organized work environment
explains and demonstrates usage of tabletop electronic devices to guests
drives sales with suggestive selling
accommodates special needs such as booster chairs and high chairs
manages the waitlist when the restaurant is busy
may serve guests in Carside To-Go or Server roles occasionally
fills out feature sheets
assists with general front of house maintenance including restrooms, light cleaning, washing windows, sani-bucket rotation, setting up 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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