Host Person

About the role

The Host Person at Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association’s Meridian Restaurant serves as the first point of contact for members and guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and seating guests
• Managing reservations and waitlists
• Cooking and serving food
• Communicating effectively with servers and management
• Supporting front of house cleanliness
• Assisting with service as needed
• Handling to go orders and meal deliveries for community residents
• Using computers for reservations
• Daily opening, running, and closing side work
• Performing physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 35 lbs., and moving throughout indoor and outdoor areas with varying temperatures
• Working extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use computers for reservations
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 35 lbs., and moving throughout indoor and outdoor areas with varying temperatures
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused and cheerful in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Adaptability, alertness to safety and environmental conditions, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions while maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Food handler’s card must be obtained within 30 days of employment

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use computers for reservations
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and alertness to safety and environmental conditions

Benefits

• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program through NexGen EAP
• Participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan after 30 days, with employer matching up to 4% beginning after one year
• Flexible Spending Account
• Up to nine paid company holidays per year (based on schedule)
• Sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours

Pay

Salary range: $15 - $20 per hour

Schedule

Flexible morning or afternoon shifts, with potential for evening and weekend work

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Up to nine paid company holidays per year (based on schedule)
• Sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodation related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.