Host

GLOBAL TAPAS LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

50% off food at restaurants

Flexible Schedules

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in Palo Alto is seeking enthusiastic front-of-house staff to enhance guest experiences. As a member of the team, you will greet guests, manage seating, and ensure dining areas are welcoming. This position offers competitive pay of $22/hour, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have a strong hospitality background and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be an agent of hospitality and seek opportunities to enhance guest experiences.
• Manage menus and ensure the cleanliness of dining areas.
• Greet guests and coordinate seating arrangements.

Skills

Hospitality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Description

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.

What we would like from you:

• To be an agent of hospitality and seek every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.
• Smile, make eye contact, have good posture and a welcoming presence at the door.
• Collect, organize, update and manage menus.
• Stock host stand with appropriate supplies.
• Utilize Open Table and other tools to maximize restaurant’s seating and service guests.
• Greet and thank each guest entering or leaving the restaurant.
• Seat guests at a suitable table or in waiting areas and remove extra place settings.
• Manage the wait list and proactively communicate accurate seating times.
• Provide guests with menus and inform guests of specialties and features.
• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Requirements

Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.

Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.

Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.

This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.

Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.

Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

JoseAndresGroup restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dubai and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of a culture through food.

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal government E-Verify Program.

Hourly: $22.00/hour