Host

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Summary of Position

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and the number of people in their party.
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
• Help bus tables and help keep floors clean.
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked.
• Clean all windows in the foyer.
• Stock bathrooms and make sure they stay clean with hourly bathroom checks.
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name.
• Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages to servers as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Answer the phone with a smile and the correct greeting.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.