Host at Puckett's in Nashville

About the Role

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant in Nashville, TN is hiring HOSTS with natural smiles and positive personalities. Puckett's is a part of the A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants, which also includes 7 other Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, Scout's Pub, and Deacon's New South. We are a growing business and are looking for a talented person with an energetic and positive personality to contribute to the company's growth. If you are interested in working for a company whose leadership is hands-on and invested in the development of its people, then we look forward to speaking with you.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests by welcoming and warmly greeting guests upon arrival.
• Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.
• Assist with to-go orders and answering the telephone.

Qualifications

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must pass the federally mandated E-Verify process.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and beverage frequently weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds.
• Must be self-disciplined, take initiative, have leadership skills and must be outgoing.
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving: Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $15 - $18/hr + tips depending on experience
• Hours vary; weekends needed

Benefits

• Excellent Health Benefits Package for Employees averaging over 30 hours/week. We pay 50% of employee's medical insurance.
• Affordable dental and vision available to add on.
• Opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• One week paid vacation for full time employees (35+ hours average) after 6 months.
• 30% off Skechers Shoe Program.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel for you AND your immediate family at your home location.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel at any of our affiliated restaurants for you as an employee.
• Paid breaks, or the opportunity to waive your break for tipped employees.
• A positive, fun and family-oriented work environment.
• Company newsletter to stay informed.