Host / Hostess

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $8.00

Summary / Objective

This position is responsible for greeting guests at the door. The host / hostess seats and presents clean menus to guests in a friendly, professional and quick manner.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests, informs them of special catch and soups.
• Treats all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations.
• Takes names on a waiting list.
• Runs the floor plan board.
• Observes tables and keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables.
• Takes guest information and quotes wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.
• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.
• Fills to-go orders, if applicable.
• Maintains restrooms throughout shift.
• Sweeps foyer and front entrance area frequently.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

A restaurant and bar environment. The work station may be drafty due to its location by the door, and the work environment noise level can be loud.Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping.

Physical Demands

Estimated percentage of daily physical requirements and / or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a flexible position, typically working 15-30 hours a week. Frequent evening and weekend shifts are required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

AAP / EEO Statement

We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.