Position Summary
The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting customers at the door and setting the tone for a positive dining experience for customers.
Position Duties
- Greets and seats customers
- Presents menus to customers
- Maintains a waiting list and provides customers with approximate wait times
- Runs the floor plan to properly seat customers in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
- Observes and keeps track of all tables (e.g., clean tables, dirty tables, occupied tables, etc.)
- Cleans, organizes, and stocks menus at host area
- Maintains a clean and organized host area
- Answers phones and questions regarding hours of operation, location, and menu
- Assists customers with placing to-go orders and processes payment for such orders
- Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the restaurant’s food and beverage preparation and ingredients
- Assists to ensure customer satisfaction and positive dining experiences
- Complies with all nutrition, food safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Follows all health and safety rulesPerforms other duties as assigned
Skills and Specifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred/required
- Previous experience as a host/hostess at a restaurant preferred/required
- Excellent oral communication skills required
- Positive interpersonal skills required
- Ability to follow verbal instructions
- Ability to operate the restaurant’s computers and computer systems
- Excellent time management, prioritizing, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Strong working knowledge of health and safety rules applicable to a restaurant
- Ability to work well in a fast‑passed, busy environment as part a team
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
- Pass any written tests administered by the restaurant regarding menu items, the responsible service of alcohol, or other subject matter