Host

Outback Steakhouse; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse in Onalaska is seeking a Host to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This position requires a friendly personality, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage the guest seating experience effectively. The Host will greet guests, manage wait times, and ensure adherence to hospitality standards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k options. Join our fun and committed team at Outback Steakhouse, where we value diversity and offer a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage guests effectively.
• Ability to manage guest seating and flow in a busy restaurant.
• Friendly, outgoing personality to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities

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

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

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.