COTE Miami Host

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned side work related to opening and closing the front desk, coat check, and customer restrooms.
• Maintains a clean and orderly front desk with all restaurant collateral fully stocked at all times.
• Warmly welcomes all incoming customers, checks-in their reservation, and escorts them to their assigned table.
• Precisely informs customers of waiting times and respects the order of arrival of customers.
• Ensures customers are rapidly and effectively cared for.
• Sets host stand for service, ensuring all resources (pens, paper, business cards etc.) are stocked.
• Offers coat check assistance to all customers with coats, bags, luggage, umbrellas, etc.
• Performs routine table and bathroom checks.
• Maintains all tools of the position.
• Updates all table statuses to the podium throughout service.
• Performs restrooms checks and maintains all restroom cleanliness: restocks supplies, empties trash and hand towel bins, wipes down counters, ensures that toilets, faucets, and sinks are all functioning.
• Communicates to management when there are deep clean or facility issues in the restrooms or restaurant at all times.
• Clears and sets tables in between seatings. Ensures every table is perfectly set prior to seating customers.
• Communicates with management in real time when there are seating delays or unsatisfied customers.
• Updates client profiles on the reservation system with details such as birthdays, preferences, allergies, and more based on interactions from the team.
• Performs google searches and keeps thorough and up-to-date profiles on all customers and reservations.
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication with management and teammates.
• Ability to operate phones.
• 1+ years similar experience preferred.

Benefits

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

About the Role

Cote Korean Steakhouse, located in the Miami Design District, is the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim that blends together the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. Cote serves the highest quality USDA Prime beef accompanied by an impeccable 1200+ label wine list and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers.

We follow a simple mantra: 🥩 + 🔥 + 🍸 = 😊

Skills

• Ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate phones.

Benefits

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Structured, generous compensation for all positions

Schedule

Flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required)