Host

Outback Steakhouse; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse in Newport News is seeking a Host to warmly greet guests, manage seating in both dining and bar areas, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere. You will set the pace in the dining room and hand off to service staff smoothly, contributing to a consistently high guest experience.

The role emphasizes friendly, prompt, and attentive service, with a focus on making guests feel at home while adhering to our hospitality standards and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to greet guests and seat them in dining or bar areas.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests with a warm smile and conversation.
• Manage the wait by coordinating seating with a sense of urgency.
• Create memorable first and last impressions while adhering to hospitality standards.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Communication

Job description

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, which is what we affectionately call our team members, is to allow your BOLD personality to shine, make it a great place to work, while exceeding concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our Guests an AUSS-SOME experience.

As a Host, your primary responsibility is to exceed guests' expectations by providing friendly, prompt, and attentive service tailored to their preferences. You will warmly greet both incoming and departing guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes them feel like guests in your own home. The ideal team player sets the pace of the dining room by seating guests in the dining and bar areas, ensuring a smooth handoff to the service staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests with a warm smile and genuine conversation
• Manage the wait by leading the lobby experience and coordinating guest seating with a sense of urgency
• Create memorable first and last impressions while adhering to Our hospitality standards

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies By Location plus tips

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.