Host / Hostess

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 :

Position Qualifications :

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