Host

Juliet Austin; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Juliet Austin is seeking a Hostperson to warmly greet guests, manage reservations, seat guests, and maintain an organized seating chart. You will work closely with servers to ensure smooth operations and communicate wait times to guests.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of host experience, be able to stand for long periods, and demonstrate excellent communication, grooming, and a friendly, outgoing demeanor.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of host experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Excellent clear communication.
• Exceptional grooming habits.
• Outgoing personality with a warm demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests on arrival.
• Open the front door when possible.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to seat guests.
• Maintain seating chart and stagger seating as needed.
• Work closely with servers to ensure smooth operations.
• Record guest names and party sizes when seating is limited.
• Politely find guests when a table becomes available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting times.
• Accommodate special seating requests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on preferences and balance customer flow.
• Offer menus, place settings, and inform guests of their server's name.
• Inspect tables for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages or hand off chits to servers and buspersons as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Skills

Host experience

Communication

Outgoing personality

Grooming

Job description

Job Description:

Title: HOSTPERSON

Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Summary of Position: Host

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Warmly greet all guests as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Whenever possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to seat as many people as possible.
• Maintain a seating chart and arrange staggered seating when needed.
• Work closely with servers as a team to ensure smooth operations.
• Record guest names and party sizes when immediate seating is limited.
• Politely find guests when a table becomes available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Accommodate special seating requests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on their preferences and balance customer flow in service stations.
• Offer menus, place settings, and inform guests of their server's name upon seating.
• Inspect tables for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages or hand off chits to servers and buspersons as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Qualifications:

• Previous host experience of at least 1 year is required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Excellent communication skills, both clear and effective.
• Exceptional grooming habits.
• Must have an outgoing personality and a warm, friendly demeanor.