Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $10.75 - $15.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
This position is with a vibrant and customer-focused neighborhood restaurant dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience for every guest that walks through its doors. The establishment prides itself on creating an inviting atmosphere, where every visitor is greeted warmly and receives attentive service from start to finish. Known for its clean, lively environment and commitment to servant leadership, the restaurant fosters a culture where every team member contributes to maintaining high standards of hospitality and customer satisfaction. The restaurant's ethos revolves around enthusiasm, passion, and pride, ensuring that all guests feel valued and welcome during their visit.
The role of Host at this busy restaurant is pivotal in setting the tone for each customer's experience. As the first point of contact, the Host is responsible for greeting diners with a unique, genuine, and upbeat welcome, managing the flow of guests to provide a smooth dining experience, and upholding a clean and comfortable environment throughout the establishment. This position involves guiding customers to their tables efficiently while offering knowledge about the menu, drink specials, and house chalkboard offerings to enhance the overall dining experience. Additionally, the Host supports other team members by assisting with sidework such as clearing tables, refilling beverages, and helping with carry-out orders when necessary.
This role requires someone who embraces a "do whatever it takes" mentality and who lives by a philosophy of servant leadership, consistently putting the needs of others first. The candidate must be capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment. Physical stamina and the ability to stand, walk, and carry loads throughout the duration of the shift are essential. Attention to detail is crucial, as maintaining a safe, sanitary, and secure environment forms an integral part of daily responsibilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess the ability to interact courteously and professionally with customers and team members alike.
Overall, this Host position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team-oriented restaurant environment and who is passionate about delivering top-tier customer service. The establishment values positive energy and a genuine approach to hospitality, making it an ideal workplace for candidates seeking to grow their career within the food service industry. While no specific salary details are provided, this role typically aligns with hourly employment, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
The role of Host at this busy restaurant is pivotal in setting the tone for each customer's experience. As the first point of contact, the Host is responsible for greeting diners with a unique, genuine, and upbeat welcome, managing the flow of guests to provide a smooth dining experience, and upholding a clean and comfortable environment throughout the establishment. This position involves guiding customers to their tables efficiently while offering knowledge about the menu, drink specials, and house chalkboard offerings to enhance the overall dining experience. Additionally, the Host supports other team members by assisting with sidework such as clearing tables, refilling beverages, and helping with carry-out orders when necessary.
This role requires someone who embraces a "do whatever it takes" mentality and who lives by a philosophy of servant leadership, consistently putting the needs of others first. The candidate must be capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment. Physical stamina and the ability to stand, walk, and carry loads throughout the duration of the shift are essential. Attention to detail is crucial, as maintaining a safe, sanitary, and secure environment forms an integral part of daily responsibilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess the ability to interact courteously and professionally with customers and team members alike.
Overall, this Host position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team-oriented restaurant environment and who is passionate about delivering top-tier customer service. The establishment values positive energy and a genuine approach to hospitality, making it an ideal workplace for candidates seeking to grow their career within the food service industry. While no specific salary details are provided, this role typically aligns with hourly employment, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
Job Requirements
- High school degree or GED preferred
- good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills
- able to interact professionally with other customers and team members
- able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- good judgment and decision making abilities
- able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching
- able to push, pull and lift objects from a lower to higher position or move objects horizontally
- able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching
- able to climb and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps
- able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds frequently
- able to communicate clearly in the primary language of the restaurant
- hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
- specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or GED preferred
- good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills
- ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
- able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- good judgment and decision making abilities
Job Duties
- Greet customers with a genuine hello, a smile and eye contact
- manage the seating of the customers
- monitor wait times
- guide customers to an appropriate table while maintaining a comfortable pace and proximity to customers following you
- hand clean menus to customers once seated
- explain the chalkboard specials
- know menu details, drink specials, and payment methods
- open and hold doors for customers
- pull out chairs for female customers
- accommodate special needs of customers such as senior citizens, large parties, business meetings
- maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and pride throughout the shift
- perform the role of a host
- manage communication throughout the restaurant
- assist busser by clearing and wiping tables
- assist servers by refilling beverages
- assist bartenders by handling carry-out orders
- complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework
- maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times
- notify a manager of all customer complaints
- remain calm at all times
- perform any other tasks or duties assigned by a manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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