Host

Washington-Duke-Inn-; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Washington-Duke-Inn- in Durham, NC is seeking a personable Host to be the welcoming face of our luxury restaurant. You will greet guests, manage reservations, coordinate seating, and ensure a smooth, stress-free dining experience.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, excel in guest relations, and can lift up to 20 pounds, this role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. OpenTable experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of host or related restaurant experience.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Developed English language skills (written and spoken).
• OpenTable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests upon arrival and bids farewell to all guests upon departure.
• Display a good telephone voice that is understood and friendly.
• Distributes menus, wine lists, and related materials to guests.
• Maintains knowledge of pricing, service standards, and specials.
• Follows reservation-taking and confirmation procedures.
• Coordinates seating arrangements to optimize flow and guest experience.
• Assists in setup and breakdown of displays.
• Follows life/safety procedures.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication

Reservations handling

Teamwork

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

Join our team as a Host, where you’ll be the first smile our guests see and the first step in creating a memorable experience! As the welcoming face of our restaurant, you’ll greet guests, manage reservations, and coordinate the perfect seating arrangements while keeping the vibe smooth and stress-free. You’ll get to work with a fun and friendly team, help our guests feel right at home, and ensure everything runs like clockwork. If you’re outgoing, love making people feel special, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you! Bonus: competitive pay, discounts, and plenty of opportunities for growth in a stunning, luxury setting. Let’s make every guest feel like a VIP!Responsibilities:Greets all guests upon arrival and bids farewell to all guests upon departure.Display a good telephone voice that is well understood and conveys a pleasant, caring, and polite attitude.Distributes to guests the menu, wine list, wine by the glass list, etc.Maintain knowledge of food and beverage product pricing structure and service standards, wine service standards, menu specials, restaurant hours of operations and special events, etc.Follows the specified format for reservation taking and confirmation.Maintain knowledge of hotel accommodations for the handicapped and be able to communicate to them.Assist in the set up and breakdown of food and/or beverage displays.Adheres to all life/safety procedures.1 year of host or related restaurant experience preferred.Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds.Developed English language skills (both written and orally) to communicate with other employees and guests.Open Table experience (preferred, not required)Walking or standing to a significant degree.