Host | Republic of Texas

Overview

Responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards.
• Ensures compliance with all hotel standards and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards.
• Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Perform all necessary tasks for a host according to the standard operating procedure of the hotel including but not limited to answering phone, managing reservations and table assignments, greeting guest, seating guests, explaining restaurant concepts.
• Prepare and manage the restaurant host stand and guest entrance.
• Manage menu cleanliness.
• Perform all side work as assigned by management.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of restaurant and restaurant equipment.
• Maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of restaurant and restaurant equipment.
• Ensure prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Attend daily stand-up meeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of all restaurant space, FOH & BOH.
• Execute all necessary instructions on Restaurant Event Orders.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co-workers.
• Treat co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant host experience in a fine dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Candidate must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.
• Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must meet standards of appearance and always maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
• Candidate must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Candidate must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Candidate must meet standards of appearance and always maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Computer literacy to include Micros & POS systems.
• Candidate must have an unexpired Food Handler's Certification & TABC certification.

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