Host

Thefederalgrill; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An upscale dining establishment seeks enthusiastic hosts to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. As the first and last point of contact, hosts play a vital role in ensuring a memorable dining experience. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks with a positive demeanor. With a focus on guest satisfaction and a commitment to service excellence, this role offers a chance to be part of a rapidly growing team that values its staff and provides opportunities for advancement. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real difference!

Benefits

Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant hosting/server experience preferred.
• Understanding of inventory, COGS, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling reservations for guests via phone or in person.
• Welcoming guests and managing flow of seating and wait times.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of Host stand.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to details

Organization

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Friendly and guest focused personality

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

Company Overview

Federal American Grill is a family owned and operated upscale, yet casual dining restaurant with New American Style scratch-made food, along with some traditional comfort favorites, daily fresh seafood, prime steaks, a well-rounded wine list, and Old Fashioned bar with 400+ whiskies. Our high level of service presents opportunity for a higher level of compensation for our team. Federal strives to positively impact as many lives as possible every single day. We go above and beyond to WOW our guests and that starts by taking care of the staff! As a rapidly growing company we have vast opportunities for advancement for anyone who shares our core values.

Job Summary

We are looking for hosts to join our team! Hosts are the first and last impression for our guests. We want hosts who are natural people-persons and can create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Clear communication, attention to details, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities all with a smile are key qualities for a Federal Host to succeed.

Responsibilities

1. Fulfilling reservations for guests via phone or in person
2. Using OpenTable
3. Communicating to managers, servers, bartenders, etc any guest special requirements
4. Clear, friendly, positive communication on the phone to confirm reservations
5. Maintaining organization and cleanliness of Host stand
6. Welcoming guests by opening the door, seating guests, holding door open for guests as they leave
7. Occasionally placing togo food orders
8. Manage flow of guests for seating and wait times
9. Clean uniform and professional appearance

Qualifications

1. Previous restaurant hosting/server experience preferred
2. Friendly and guest focused personality
3. Clearly articulates when communicating to guests, staff, and managers
4. Understanding of inventory, COGS, and labor costs
5. Smile, positive energy, optimistic

Benefits/Perks

1. Direct Deposit
2. Paid Time Off
3. Advancement Opportunities