Guest Welcome & Seating Specialist

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar seeks a friendly Host/Hostess to warmly greet guests on arrival and manage seating for optimal guest experience. You will open the front door, manage wait lists, and communicate wait times to guests with a smile.

This role emphasizes impeccable grooming and clear communication in a busy dining environment. The candidate should be able to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours) and work well within a team to balance guest flow across stations, while

Qualifications

• No prior restaurant experience required.
• Stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Clear and effective communication with guests.
• Exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival.
• Open front door for guests when possible.
• Record guest names and party sizes when seating is limited.
• Call out table when ready and provide wait time.
• Accommodate special seating requests.
• Seat guests balancing flow across service stations.
• Bus tables and keep floors clean.
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean.
• Ensure bathrooms stocked and clean with hourly checks.
• Inform guests of server name and present menus.
• Relay messages to servers as needed.
• Thank guests and invite return.
• Answer phones with correct greeting.

Skills

Guest service

Clear communication

Standing for long periods

Grooming

Job description

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar seeks a friendly Host/Hostess to warmly greet guests on arrival and manage seating for optimal guest experience. You will open the front door, manage wait lists, and communicate wait times to guests with a smile.

This role emphasizes impeccable grooming and clear communication in a busy dining environment. The candidate should be able to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours) and work well within a team to balance guest flow across stations, while