Host

Job description

Benefits: - Employee discounts - Flexible schedule - Opportunity for advancement Reports to: General Manager/Manager: Classification: Hourly; Non-exempt Supervises: N/A POSITION SUMMARY: The host or hostess is the first person a patron meets when they enter the restaurant. The person in this role must be friendly, upbeat and helpful, in order to make a positive first impression on the customer, while controlling the restaurant's flow. An important part of this position is to maintain contact with serving staff, kitchen staff, the manager on duty and the customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and guests' concerns are addressed. Although this can be an entry-level position, in certain locations previous experience in a similar role may be required because the position is crucial to the guest's dining experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: - Greets customers as they enter, and maintain the waiting list. - Direct customers to the bar area while they are waiting. - Communicates with staff in different areas of the restaurant regarding capacity. - Oversees table assignments and availability, ensures tables are properly set....