Host
del Lago Resort & Casino · Waterloo, NY · 3 wk ago
Art & Creative$25.29–$28.1/hrFull-time
Job Summary
The Host/Hostess is responsible for prompt, friendly greeting, and proper seating of all guests of the restaurant. Is responsible to provide a level of service which is gracious, kind, and warm that provides an exciting environment and World Class Service by delivering Old-World Hospitality and Charm with our guests. The employee will have extensive menu knowledge, greet the guest, anticipate their needs, seat them and tender payments. Focus on departmental goals of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensures the smooth operation of the front of the restaurant
- Maintains seating log and directs the flow of work for both wait staff and bus persons
- Promotes positive public and employee relations
- Be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate
- Consistently provide excitement and deliver world class service, as well as live the company core values
- Safeguard company assets and adhere to all policies and procedures
- Create teamwork by helping co-workers with essential functions
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures to include strict adherence to attendance and appearance guidelines as well as confidentially regarding guest information
- Clean as you go, clean spills immediately
- Use chemicals as prescribed and responsibly
- Ensure all chemicals are in properly labeled containers
- Accept and confirm reservations
- Responsible for conducting behavior in a gracious, kind, and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous, and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values
Required Skills And Abilities
- Must have ability to: Communicate effectively with all levels of Team Members, guests, and outside contacts
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Move around all work areas effectively and efficiently
- Work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Extended time on your feet
Education And Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Cashiering experience preferred
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- In addition to the other duties described herein, every Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations:
- Attend required training sessions offered by the casino
- Obtain required license(s)
- Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations
- Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco
- Knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department
- Knowledge of the property’s programs to address problem gambling
- Consult with the appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and Internal Controls
- Responsible for taking the appropriate steps to investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to the appropriate levels of management
- Report any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Member that they have knowledge of