Host JB's Boathouse Restaurant

About the role

The team at Margaritaville Lake Resort is here to create and deliver fun and escapism for our guests, and serving excellent food is at the very heart of that. With good pay, extensive benefits and a family atmosphere, we are looking for a confident and welcoming individual to greet and sit guests at JBs Boathouse Restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner, provide silverware and appropriate menus, and advise of any daily specials.
• Seat guests in appropriate sections and fairly to all servers.
• Answer the telephone after no more than three rings, including room service, and assign orders to servers.
• Handle closing of guest transactions in restaurant and room services, close out register, and balance out cash for shift.
• Set up host stand with menus, blank checks, cash trays, register tape, candy, change, vouchers, etc. Check tables to ensure proper set up for each shift.
• Check guest tables to ensure guest service and food quality are satisfactory and up to Driftwood and hotel standards.
• Notify a manager immediately of any guest complaints.
• Use proper etiquette guidelines for seating guests.
• Practice and observe all safety rules and procedures.
• Aid in the duties of other service personnel as requested.
• Maintain and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Able to accurately use various office software.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card or in the process of being certified.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO Statement

Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.