Host

Mambo Seafood Restaurants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mambo Seafood Restaurants is hiring a Host for their new location in Houston, where the primary responsibility is to create a warm and inviting environment for guests. This entry-level position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a high-volume restaurant known for its exceptional service.

Benefits

Professional work environment

Training and Development

Flexible hours

Employee Perks

Health insurance available

Dental & vision benefits available

Meal discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, write and understand simple instructions in English; Spanish-speaking is a plus.
• Must demonstrate a welcoming attitude and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, managing the flow of seating.
• Maintain cleanliness of the host station and front entryway.
• Ensure a positive first and last impression for guests.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Point of sales (POS) system

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Mambo Seafood Restaurants provided pay range

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Base pay range

$9.00/hr - $10.00/hr

MAMBO SEAFOOD IS OPENING A NEW LOCATION AT WILLOBROOK IN HOUSTON! APPLY NOW!

Come join the team!

Mambo Seafood is a high-volume iconic Houston restaurant brand that has been in business since 1996. Mambo has 12 restaurants in the Greater Houston area, 3 locations in San Antonio, and one franchised operation in the Rio Grande Valley. Mambo Seafood is poised for rapid growth!

Summary

The Host is responsible for providing a warm and inviting restaurant environment for all guests. The Host works alongside the service and support staff to provide a great dining experience for all guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional and welcoming attitude at work and practices the Company service principles.
• Opens front door for guests and welcomes guests as they enter the restaurant.
• Seats guests and controls the seating flow to ensure proper tickets times from the kitchen.
• Seats only complete parties or parties with at least 80% of the total number of the party.
• Uses technology to effectively manage wait times and alert guests of table availability.
• Responsible for thanking guests as they leave the restaurant.
• Maintains presence at host station except when performing duties that require leaving the station.
• Maintains cleanliness of host station and front entryway.
• Serves as first and last impression of restaurant to our guests.
• Additional opening and closing side work related job duties and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to speak, write and understand simple instructions in English.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required.
• Must have a Food Handler Certificate.
• Must be a team player and customer-service oriented.
• COMPUTER SKILLS
• Familiarity with point of sales (POS) system preferred.
• Basic computer skills are a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Stands and walks on uneven, slippery, and/or wet surface for at least 8 consecutive hours.
• Speaks and listens in-person to staff and customers for at least 8 consecutive hours.
• Speaks through radio and listens through earpiece for at least 8 consecutive hours.
• Clearly observes customer service in the dining room from up to 100 feet.
• Performs moderately strenuous activity for at least 8 consecutive hours.
• Routinely lifts, stoops, kneels, bends, pushes, and pulls up to 25 pounds, and reaches overhead.
• Performs other physical requirements necessary to perform duties and responsibilities.
  
  

Working Environment

• Moderate noise, fast pace, high customer traffic and ability to tolerate cleaning solutions regularly.
  
  

We Offer The Following Benefits

• Professional work environment
• Training and Development
• Flexible hours
• Employee Perks
• Health insurance Available
• Dental & vision benefits available
• Competitive pay
• Meal discounts and more!
  
  

Mambo Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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