HOST

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, CA, is hiring a Host to welcome guests, manage the wait list, and seat patrons across Front of House operations. You will support reservations through software and ensure guests are greeted promptly by servers or bartenders.

This role offers $16.90 per hour, a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, an onsite clinic, paid time off, and learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have restaurant experience, reliable attendance, and strong

Qualifications

• 6 months previous restaurant experience preferred
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior service to the guests
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to provide exceptional guest service
• Excellent work ethic with attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy skills
• CA Food Handler's Card upon hire required

Responsibilities

• Support the restaurant by comfortably greeting guests upon arrival and offering a fond farewell at their exit
• Maintain an organized and accurate wait list while communicating large parties with supervisors on duty; manage table reservations through software applications
• Ensure guests are seated at clean and properly maintained tables and are greeted immediately by their server or bartender
• Organize and set tables and chairs for an excellent guest experience
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Actively participates in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• Help maintain cleanliness in guest areas, such as, but not limited to floors, walls, restrooms, and windows.
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Guest service

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Host position is centered in the restaurant's Front of the House operations whose responsibilities include but are not limited to greeting guests, organizing wait lists, manages table reservations through software applications, and seating our guests.

In addition to these core duties, Host members will maintain a clean and inviting environment, whether it's in areas visible to guests or behind the scenes. The Host, who will report to the Front of House Supervisor Team, is responsible for being an expert resource to the guests visiting our onsite Food and Beverage Operations.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.90 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Support the restaurant by comfortably greeting guests upon arrival and offering a fond farewell at their exit
• Maintain an organized and accurate wait list while communicating large parties with supervisors on duty; manage table reservations through software applications
• Ensure guests are seated at clean and properly maintained tables and are greeted immediately by their server or bartender
• Organize and set tables and chairs for an excellent guest experience
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Actively participates in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• Help maintain cleanliness in guest areas, such as, but not limited to floors, walls, restrooms, and windows.
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed

Please Apply if You Have

• 6 months previous restaurant experience preferred
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior service to the guests
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to provide exceptional guest service
• Excellent work ethic with attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy skills
• CA Food Handler's Card upon hire required

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2140

This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer