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IHOP Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Tips
friendly work environment

Job Description

Our esteemed restaurant is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience that starts from the very first interaction with our guests. Recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail, our establishment has built a reputation for quality service and culinary excellence. We believe that the foundation of a memorable meal is laid the moment a guest walks through our doors, and we place tremendous value on the role of our front-of-house team in setting this tone.

As a Host/Hostess, you will play a pivotal role in creating the first impression that shapes our guests' experience. This position involves greeting patrons promptly, cheerfully, and with genuine warmth, ensuring each visitor feels appreciated and comfortable from the onset. Your smile and courteous demeanor will be one of the most important assets you bring to the job, as you help establish the welcoming environment that distinguishes our restaurant.

The role goes beyond simply greeting guests; it includes opening doors to enhance the sense of hospitality, accommodating special needs such as providing highchairs, boosters, or assistance for guests with disabilities, and managing an online waitlist efficiently to minimize wait times and improve guest satisfaction. The job also involves answering phone calls professionally, taking and processing to-go orders, and delivering them to vehicles upon request to provide a seamless and convenient service. You will assist servers by serving food and drinks when needed, as well as helping with cleaning tables to maintain a tidy and inviting space.

The Host/Hostess position requires strong communication skills, physical stamina to stand for extended periods of up to eight hours, and basic physical capabilities such as lifting light weights between 5 to 15 pounds, and performing motions involving pushing, pulling, stretching, and the continuous use of fingers and wrists. Punctuality, appropriate grooming, and maintenance of a clean uniform reflect the professional standards we expect from every team member. This job is integral to delivering a high-quality guest experience and contributes directly to the smooth operation of the dining room.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work ethic and enjoy engaging with people in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to outstanding customer service, this role offers a fulfilling pathway to grow your skills within the restaurant industry. Join us and help create those memorable moments that keep our guests coming back time and again.

Job Requirements

  • Show up to work on time
  • Be well-groomed with a clean uniform
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to lift 5-15 pounds
  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Ability to use motions entailing pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists

Job Qualifications

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Ability to lift 5-15 pounds
  • Experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
  • Ability to perform motions including pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous use of fingers and wrists

Job Duties

  • Opening the door for guest arriving and departing
  • Accommodating any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities
  • Answering the phone
  • Managing an online wait list
  • Taking, entering and packaging to-go orders, including delivering to vehicle as needed
  • Providing guest assistance to servers as needed, serving food and drinks, cleaning tables
  • Greeting guests promptly, cheerfully and courteously

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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