Host

Twin City Grill; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Twin City Grill in Bloomington, MN, is hiring for HOST STAFF to warmly greet guests, seat them, and manage reservations. You will contribute to a seamless dining experience, handle phone inquiries, and assist with seating during busy periods.

Join a team that values guest satisfaction, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within a bustling mall setting and a strong benefits package for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Warmly greet and seat guests.
• Answer phones, take reservations and messages.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safely and effectively move chairs, tables and highchairs.
• Ability to communicate in English in written and spoken direction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs.
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile.
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond with patience and courtesy.
• Assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms.
• Sell and accurately account for gift cards.
• Answer telephones, and take orders and reservations.
• Follow all steps of service and allergy procedures.
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu.
• Be a team player and adapt to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

English communication

Team player

Tools

Reservation system

Phone etiquette

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as HOST STAFF!

A Few of Our Host Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Located on the first floor of the Mall of America, Twin City Grill is an American grill and local Minnesota favorite offering a comfortable environment with homemade comfort foods. Enjoy the relaxing dining room as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the mall, and savor the classic dishes. From Northern Lakes Walleye Fish Fry to grill choices such as the Prime Meatloaf with old fashioned gravy and Roast Turkey with stuffing made from scratch, Twin City Grill offers a variety of dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. Take a seat at the bar during happy hour and sip on a local craft beer or choose from one of the 20 wines by the glass or hand-shaken cocktail. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

HOST JOB DESCRIPTION

Hosts are responsible for the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones, taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and wait times and saying goodbye to all guests. Assist with Coat Check duties as directed.

Essential Functions

• Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant
• Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms
• Sell and accurately account for gift cards
• Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
• Use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed