Host

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar seeks a friendly Host/Hostess to warmly greet guests on arrival and manage seating for optimal guest experience. You will open the front door, manage wait lists, and communicate wait times to guests with a smile.

This role emphasizes impeccable grooming and clear communication in a busy dining environment. The candidate should be able to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours) and work well within a team to balance guest flow across stations, while

Qualifications

• No prior restaurant experience required.
• Stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Clear and effective communication with guests.
• Exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival.
• Open front door for guests when possible.
• Record guest names and party sizes when seating is limited.
• Call out table when ready and provide wait time.
• Accommodate special seating requests.
• Seat guests balancing flow across service stations.
• Bus tables and keep floors clean.
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean.
• Ensure bathrooms stocked and clean with hourly checks.
• Inform guests of server name and present menus.
• Relay messages to servers as needed.
• Thank guests and invite return.
• Answer phones with correct greeting.

Skills

Guest service

Clear communication

Standing for long periods

Grooming

Job description

Summary of Position:Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Summary of Position:Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and the number of people in their party
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
• Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations
• Help bus tables and help keep floors clean
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked
• Clean all windows in the foyer
• Stock bathrooms and make sure they stay clean with hourly bathroom checks
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server's name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
• Relay messages to servers as needed
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return
• Answer the phone with a smile and the correct greeting

Qualifications:

• No previous restaurant experience required
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests
• Must have exceptional grooming habits