Host - Sports Bar - Part Time - Varied Shift

Description

It is the primary responsibility of the Host Person to greet guests in a courteous, timely, and professional manner while ensuring his/her outlet is clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times. The Host Person is to assist the Food Servers, Bus Persons, and Food Service Runners as it relates to guest contact and table information.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• •Communicate with Restaurant Reservations regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests – responsible for conveying all such information to management
• •Maintain knowledge of scheduled daily activities and in-house groups, daily house count, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code of the restaurant
• •Greet guests promptly as they enter the restaurant
• •Answer phones, keep accurate count of reservations and handle reservation book
• •Ensure menus have proper inserts and are current according to the most recent change, and replace all menus in poor condition
• •Communicate the needs of the guests to the kitchen and management, inform management of guest reactions and comments, and assist management as needed to ensure smooth operation and quality service
• •Frequently check back with guests who are waiting to be seated; make it evident to guests that they have not been forgotten and that tables are being prepared for them
• •Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas; shut down podium and forward phones to voice-loop at end of shift

Requirements

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Work Experience

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a restaurant as a dining host Preferred

Additional Requirements

• •Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays Required
• •Experience with Open Table system Preferred
• •Experience working in a similar resort setting Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• •Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility
• •Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneeling, crouching, balance etc. for extended periods
• •Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
• •Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
• •Knowledge of hotel services, features, local attractions and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• •Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts