Host / Hostess
Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Host / Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses guests concerns.
Job Requirements
Key Business Areas :
A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the Host / Hostess must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions :
- Greets guests immediately in a friendly manner upon arrival and acknowledges at departure
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and meets service cycle timing standards
- Seats guests at clean, dry tables utilizing proper seating rotation
- Determines and provides for any special needs of guests
- Maintains guest waiting list and adheres to proper seating order procedures
- Describes promotions and suggestively sells while seating guests; takes initial beverage order
- Attends to any other guest needs during the entire dining experience as warranted
- Demonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, and discount transactions
- Uses proper telephone etiquette
- Enters and delivers “To Go” orders correctly
- Addresses complaints promptly in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues
- Assists service personnel in providing beverage orders and refills and clearing and setting tables
- Willingly assists other team members without being asked
- Maintains proper supply of clean menus
- Lifts and carries supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of station and floor breakdowns
- Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
- Maintains foyer area of restaurant to be clean, organized and inviting to guests
- Completes all required side-work, including deep cleaning assignments
- Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
- Provides courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests
Essential Functions :
Must have ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs.Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and graspMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work areaMust be able to stand and walk during entire shiftMust be able hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needsMust possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handlingMust be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominationsMust be able to operate point of sale systemMust be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicalsPosition Qualifications :
Must have ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writingMust be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the positionMust be able to work in a team environmentMeets Denny's uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shiftMust be able to work flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekendsMust have excellent guest service skillsMust be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructionsMust place a value on diversity and shows respect for othersPI273918022