Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
free meal on shift
Employee Discounts
Career growth opportunities
Paid training
flexible schedule
Great working environment
Fun and exciting place to work
Job Description
Kitchen + Kocktails is a vibrant restaurant offering a contemporary twist on Southern Comfort Food, complemented by a curated selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails known as Kraft Kocktails. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Kitchen + Kocktails prides itself on creating a memorable dining experience that combines quality cuisine with excellent service. The establishment emphasizes a team-oriented environment where employees have opportunities for career advancement and personal growth in the hospitality industry.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and charismatic Hosts and Hostesses to join our expanding team. This role is essential in shaping the first impression our guests receive and maintaining the high standards for which Kitchen + Kocktails is recognized. Hosts and Hostesses play a pivotal role in ensuring that every guest feels welcomed from the moment they arrive until the time they depart. This involves greeting guests warmly, managing waitlists efficiently using our computer system, seating guests thoughtfully according to their preferences, and facilitating seamless communication among dining staff. Beyond these responsibilities, the role includes light housekeeping duties such as cleaning menus and glasses and maintaining restroom cleanliness and supplies.
Working at Kitchen + Kocktails offers a dynamic and stimulating environment where flexibility, teamwork, and dedication to extraordinary customer service are highly valued. The position requires a candidate who can converse naturally with guests without sounding scripted, demonstrating flexibility to work evenings and weekends. We provide paid training and support growth opportunities within our company, alongside a flexible scheduling system to accommodate various lifestyles. Hosts and Hostesses also occasionally assist with phone duties and to-go order fulfillment, contributing to the overall smooth operation of the restaurant.
This role pays between $18-20 per hour and includes valuable employee benefits such as free meals during shifts and employee discounts. Kitchen + Kocktails fosters a fun and exciting workplace culture, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and eager to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Join us as part of a team that values professionalism, energy, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and charismatic Hosts and Hostesses to join our expanding team. This role is essential in shaping the first impression our guests receive and maintaining the high standards for which Kitchen + Kocktails is recognized. Hosts and Hostesses play a pivotal role in ensuring that every guest feels welcomed from the moment they arrive until the time they depart. This involves greeting guests warmly, managing waitlists efficiently using our computer system, seating guests thoughtfully according to their preferences, and facilitating seamless communication among dining staff. Beyond these responsibilities, the role includes light housekeeping duties such as cleaning menus and glasses and maintaining restroom cleanliness and supplies.
Working at Kitchen + Kocktails offers a dynamic and stimulating environment where flexibility, teamwork, and dedication to extraordinary customer service are highly valued. The position requires a candidate who can converse naturally with guests without sounding scripted, demonstrating flexibility to work evenings and weekends. We provide paid training and support growth opportunities within our company, alongside a flexible scheduling system to accommodate various lifestyles. Hosts and Hostesses also occasionally assist with phone duties and to-go order fulfillment, contributing to the overall smooth operation of the restaurant.
This role pays between $18-20 per hour and includes valuable employee benefits such as free meals during shifts and employee discounts. Kitchen + Kocktails fosters a fun and exciting workplace culture, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and eager to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Join us as part of a team that values professionalism, energy, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to read menus
- Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests
- Must be able to understand requests for assistance
- Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to coworkers, bussers, and managers
- Must be able to hear well in a loud environment
- Must be able to walk and stand during entire shift
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and wipe
- Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs)
- Desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
- Passion for providing extraordinary service
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Appetite for learning and great food
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Six months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
- Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Must be able to assist Guests and possess great guest relation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
- Ability to stand, walk and stay focused and alert for extended periods of time
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Basic math skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Ability to remain upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and varied shifts
- Passion for learning and growth in hospitality
Job Duties
- Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact
- Escort them to assigned dining area
- Present menus
- Announce waiter’s name
- Use visual cues to seat Guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
- Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
- Manage the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas
- Provide accurate wait times to incoming Guests if appropriate
- Tend to special Guest needs and requests
- Observe Guests’ needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service
- Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Help dining room staff by setting and clearing tables
- Replenish water
- Serve beverages
- Issue dining charges by verifying orders
- Calculate taxes
- Total bill for to-go orders
- Receive payments by validating credit charges
- Approving checks
- Accepting currency
- Calculating and issuing change for to-go orders
- Reconcile cash drawer by proving cash transactions
- Listing checks and credit card charges for to-go orders
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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