Host

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Summary of Position:  
Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes. 
 
Duties and 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 the number of people in their 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 guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations 
• Help bus tables and help keep floors clean 
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked 
• Clean all windows in the foyer 
• Stock bathrooms and make sure they stay clean with hourly bathroom checks 
• 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 as needed 
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return  
• Answer the phone with a smile and the correct greeting 

 
Qualifications: 

• No previous restaurant experience required  
• Be able to work 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 
• Must have exceptional grooming habits