Host

Underbelly Hospitality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group seeks a Host who is passionate about providing outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for guests. Responsibilities include managing reservations, greeting patrons, and fostering a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a flexible schedule, with prior experience in customer service preferred. This role is situated in Houston's thriving food scene, contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and community involvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Free medical benefits for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage reservations.
• Provide information to guests about the restaurant and area.
• Ensure cleanliness of host stand and assist servers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

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Description

Why We Do It

Be curious. Learn from everyone. Remember, we all have a story to tell, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender. We all dine at the same table. This is how we run our restaurants.

What We Do

We strive to be better than we were the day before. We want to bring people together, guests, staff, friends, family, to break bread, to get to know each other and to have fun while doing it. We create dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients, supporting our community in any way we can. We provide thoughtful food and beverage experiences.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, Including free medical benefits for full-time employees

What Matters

Differences make us better. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our city and all its colorful neighborhoods. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate the differences in people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and genders.

What You'll Do

Provide the guests, either on the phone or in person, with information and support in a professional and gracious manner. Receive and coordinate reservations and seating for daily and/or nightly service, all the while providing outstanding service to our guests along the way. You love building and maintaining sound working relationships with your coworkers! You'll act as an ambassador for the restaurant and deliver authentic, friendly service to compel repeat visits from our guests.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Include

• Greet all restaurant guests, be knowledgeable about the area, and provide information when asked.
• Provide fair and consistent seating of guests.
• Accurately handle paperwork, stock, and tidy the host stand.
• Receive incoming calls, and accurately book reservations for guests.
• Taking to-go orders if applicable.
• Check floor and tables for accuracy and cleanliness, and assist in bussing tables.
• Help servers by refilling beverages when needed.
• Perform other restaurant and customer service-related requests for guests.
• Ensure restrooms are clean and well stocked.
• We are a team at Underbelly and you may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job at times, as we all do.
  
  

Requirements

What You Bring

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system and reservation system.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a real passion for hospitality, and you love crafting unique and memorable experiences for guests.
• Food Handler Certification, Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Flexible schedule and able to work weekends, mornings, nights, and holidays when needed.

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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