Host

Juliet; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Juliet Austin is seeking a friendly Host to warmly greet guests, manage seating, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth dining flow. You will welcome guests, open doors when possible, and maintain an organized seating chart to maximize seating efficiency while accommodating special requests.

Experience as a host is preferred; excellent communication, grooming, and an outgoing demeanor are essential. This position requires standing for extended periods and teamwork to deliver a welcoming

Qualifications

• 1+ year of host/hostess experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to stand for long periods up to 5 hours.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests upon arrival.
• Open front doors when possible.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to maximize seating.
• Maintain a seating chart and stagger seating as needed.
• Collaborate with servers to ensure smooth service.
• Record guest names and party sizes when seating is limited.
• Inform guests of estimated waiting times.
• Accommodate seating requests and balance flow across stations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Grooming

Outgoing personality

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Title: HOSTPERSON
Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Summary of Position

Host
As a Host, your main responsibility is to warmly welcome and greet guests upon their arrival at the restaurant. You will also be in charge of managing the efficient seating of guests to ensure their needs and preferences are met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all guests as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Whenever possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to seat as many people as possible.
• Maintain a seating chart and arrange staggered seating when needed.
• Work closely with servers as a team to ensure smooth operations.
• Record guest names and party sizes when immediate seating is limited.
• Politely find guests when a table becomes available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Accommodate special seating requests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on their preferences and balance customer flow in service stations.
• Offer menus, place settings, and inform guests of their server's name upon seating.
• Inspect tables for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages or hand off chits to servers and buspersons as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Qualifications

• Previous host experience of at least 1 year is required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Excellent communication skills, both clear and effective.
• Exceptional grooming habits.
• Must have an outgoing personality and a warm, friendly demeanor.