Host/Hostess

This is a Part Time Nights and Weekends position. The host (ess) is the first employee to interact with arriving guests as they enter. It is the responsibility of the host (ess) to greet arriving guests, welcome them into the establishment and seat them. The guests receive their first impression of the service of the restaurant by their exchange with the host(ess).

• Monitoring open tables within the establishment.
• Estimating wait times for guests
• Monitoring server rotation book and ensuring accuracy
• Answering phone in a polite and respectful manner.
• Schedule dining reservations and arrange parties or special services for diners.
• Greet guests, escort them to tables, and provide menus.
• Moving tables together to accommodate large parties.
• Inspect dining room serving stations for neatness and cleanliness, and requisition table linens and other dining room supplies for tables and serving stations.

Job Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED. No experience necessary.
- Active listening skills and ability to articulate information both verbally and in writing.
- Normal speech, hearing, and vision. Reaching, lifting of 50 pounds (more with assistance). Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously; maintain composure when dealing with stressful situations. Ability to get along well with others.