Bullfrog's - AM Host/Hostess

JOB SUMMARY
The Host/Hostess at Bullfrog's Bar & Grille is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests from the moment they enter the establishment and until the time they depart. They typically provide menus and answer the phone to handle reservations and provide any information that a guest may need.
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are seeking candidates who are available to work morning shifts, including early opening hours. Applicants must have flexibility to accomodate the required opening schedule. 
• Greet guests in a friendly, polite manner.
• Be prompt, be reliable, and help your co-workers whenever possible.
• Monitor the open dining sections of the restaurant for empty and clean tables.
• Estimate wait times for guests and monitor the guest waiting list.
• Ensure that the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting.
• Answer the telephone, and move tables together to accommodate large parties.
• Perform other duties as required.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.  Prior Host/Hostess experience preferred but not required
 
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
 
 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 
 REASONING ABILITY
 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.