Summary of Position:

As a host / support person, you must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. A guest’s dinner and/or bar experience should be equally enjoyable and you play a major role in the overall picture because you represent the Front of the House by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival. In addition, you manage the efficient and timely seating our guests. Remember, consistency is a key element in a positive experience. Your individual personality should shine through – use it to your advantage. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.

When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.

When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party.

Call out name and number of party when tables become available.

Provide guests with estimated waiting time.

Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.

Seat guest guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.

Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.

Relay messages to servers and buspersons as needed.

Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

MUST be friendly and outgoing and not afraid to speak to people.

MUST have multi-tasking skills and ability to think quickly on a whim.

MUST have customer service experience.

MUST have availability on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (shifts will change, not required to work all four days).

No previous restaurant experience required.

Be able to working in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.