Host/Cashier

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Host / Cashier

Department : Various

Job Summary : Performs host and cashier duties in support of a restaurant or retail store.

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to) :

• Assures accuracy of sales data and cash handling, including balancing of assigned bank.
• Processes credit card and cash transactions.
• Redeems scripts, vouchers, coupons and receipts for service and / or products.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generates sales volume in a courteous and timely manner.
• Controls point of sale inventory.
• Performs accurate and thorough departmental records and reports as assigned.
• Greets guests and determines the number in their party.
• Seats guests by finding a clean, available table, pulling out chairs, and placing a clean, current menu in front of them.
• Guides guests through the dining room or retail store and provides any needed assistance.
• Assists Food Servers, if necessary.
• Ensures place settings are appropriate and each guest has a napkin, clean silverware, and any other item that is part of the standard place setting.
• Checks menus to ensure they are current, clean, and plentiful.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
• Follows all safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Fosters a team environment by working collaboratively with co-workers.
• Displays initiative and ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Working knowledge of cash register, calculator, Micros point-of-sale system, and currency transactions.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Skill in working courteously with guests as well as developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to accurately handle and count money as well as make change.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations pertaining to the position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Ability to adapt well to an environment that involves large numbers of guests as well as loud and continuous high noise levels.
• Ability to work in a smoking environment.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must either possess or obtain valid Food Handler’s and Alcohol Awareness cards within three (3) months of employment.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, special events, and overtime, as needed.
• Must be able to work in a smoking environment.
• Must have employment eligibility in the
• Must be able to obtain, maintain, and retain a valid gaming license.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Six (6) months money handling experience in a guest service position.
• ServSafe certification
• Bilingual (English / Spanish
30+ days ago