Host

LinkedIn - Jobboard; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a friendly and dedicated Host to join their team. In this role, you will create a welcoming atmosphere for guests, ensuring they receive exceptional service from the moment they arrive. You will manage seating arrangements, assist with guest inquiries, and maintain the dining area's cleanliness. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
• Standing for long periods and maintaining exceptional grooming.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly to create a welcoming environment.
• Manage guest seating and ensure satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
• Coordinate with staff to maintain cleanliness and service standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Point-of-Sale terminals

Aloha Point-of-Sale software

Calendar and scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Host

Reports To

Bar Manager, Front of the House Manager, General Manager and/or other members of the management team depending on store structure.

Job Summary

Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests, by welcoming and warmly greeting guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Activities & Responsibilities

Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Legacy Restaurant and its affiliates to include Mellow Mushroom, Burrito Gallery and The French Pantry: To provide a unique and extraordinary experience to all in a manner that earns loyalty from guests and team members.
• Warmly and graciously greet all guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
• Open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant when possible.
• Provide guests with menus and inform them of their server’s name upon seating.
• Record guest names and the number of people in party and provide guests with estimated waiting time when immediate seating is limited.
• Assign guests to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available.
• Speak with guests to ensure satisfaction with food and service, respond to complaints, or make conversation.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
• Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and guests to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
• Inform guests of establishment specialties and features.
• Receive and record guests' dining reservations.
• Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.
• Direct guests to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
• Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

• Take and prepare to-go orders.
• Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of server staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.
• Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
• Assist with preparing and serving food and beverages.

Tools & Technology

• Carbonated beverage dispenser
• Cash registers
• Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers
• Ice dispensers
• Non-carbonated beverage dispenser
• Personal computers
• Pocket calculator
• Point-of-sale terminals and workstations
• Aloha Point-of-Sale software
• Special purpose telephones
• Touch screen monitors
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Table management or reservation software
• Office suite software (Microsoft Office)
• Operating system software
• Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel)

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to understand and speak using the predominant language(s) of guests
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Exceptional grooming habits.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Restaurants

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