Host

Red Lobster, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision options

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Anniversary pay

Discounted shift meals

Job summary

A family-owned seafood restaurant chain in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a Host to warmly welcome guests and manage reservations. The ideal candidate will be a team player, capable of multi-tasking, and have attention to detail. Responsibilities include ensuring a positive dining experience and assisting guests. The role requires standing for long periods and some physical lifting. This is an opportunity to grow with the company and be part of a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile.
• Accurately quoting wait times and managing reservations.
• Catering to guests by providing special experiences.
• Escorting guests to their table and providing a seamless experience.
• Providing a warm farewell and invitation to return.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
• Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
• Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests\' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Host will include, but are not limited to:

• Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile
• Accurately quoting wait times and managing reservations
• Catering to guests by providing special experiences
• Escorting guests to their table and providing a seamless experience
• Providing a warm farewell and invitation to return
• Focusing on your team and guests - every decision you make should always have the guest and team in mind

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status***