RESTAURANT HOST/HOSTESS

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $35.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Restaurant Associates, a renowned division of Compass Group, is a leading provider of dining and event catering services across some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporate venues. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, Restaurant Associates has earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor’s Employee Choice Awards, highlighting its dedication to fostering a positive work environment and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The company values its associates and continually strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture where employees can thrive and develop their careers.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in upscale dining and customer service environment
ability to work full-time Monday through Friday with flexible shifts
strong customer service orientation
excellent communication skills
ability to supervise and train staff
knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards
ability to maintain confidentiality
ability to operate restaurant equipment
physical ability to stand for extended periods
adherence to company safety policies

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in upscale dining and customer service environment
strong communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work flexible hours
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to handle confidential information with discretion
leadership skills and ability to supervise team members
familiarity with emergency safety procedures
basic computer and equipment operation skills

Job Duties

Promptly and warmly greets and directs guests to their tables based on availability or desired seating arrangements
helps create an overall enjoyable dining experience and promotes a safe, clean and neat environment for guests and other associates
exhibits exceptional communications skills
gets along well with others, demonstrates flexibility and patience
possesses an interest in people
maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared
supervises the activities of food-service associates in the dining room to ensure proper customer service, food handling and sanitation procedures are followed
helps train new food-service team members
supervises the closing of the assigned dining room
ensures side work and station setup is properly completed
demonstrates knowledge of emergency safety procedures and helps evacuate guests to safety in the event of fire or other emergency
assists with service, including occasional bussing and food service, while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards
may be asked to operate equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines
works with staff of other departments to perform job duties and during special events or functions
performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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