Host

BOURBON & BONES - PEORIA; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO

Dining discounts

Corporate shoe program

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

401(k)

Job summary

Bourbon & Bones Lounge – Square One Concepts is seeking a professional Host to be the first point of contact for guests, creating a warm welcome while coordinating reservations and seating. You will work in a fast-paced setting, guiding guests to tables and ensuring smooth turnover with attentive service.

This role requires strong organization and clear communication to support the dining room team. Requirements include being at least sixteen, availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays,

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.
• Well-organized with ability to take and place orders accurately.
• Extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ability to make recommendations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays availability required.
• Must have or obtain Food Handlers Certification.
• Experience with restaurant POS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and escort them to their table.
• Manage reservations and seating to match guest needs.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain waitlist and communicate wait times.
• Assist servers and bussers to move tables efficiently.
• Monitor dining room for guest comfort and needs.
• Provide accurate menu information, specials, and promotions.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols and keep area clean.
• Process payments and provide accurate change.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Organization

Menu knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Evenings weekends holidays

Food Handlers Certification

Customer service

Tools

Aloha POS

HotSchedule

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Bourbon & Bones Lounge – Square One Concepts, is seeking a professional and experienced Host to join the team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our guests and will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while also managing reservations and seating guests in a timely and efficient manner. This position requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner and escort them to their table.
• Manager reservation, ensuring that tables are available for guests at the desired times.
• Answer incoming phone calls and respond to guest inquiries and requests.
• Maintain an accurate waitlist and communicate wait time to guests, as necessary.
• Assist servers and bussers in managing tables turnover and ensuring that all guests are seated in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor the dining room to ensure that all guests are comfortable, and their needs are being met.
• Provide accurate information to guests regarding our menu offerings, specials, and promotions.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols, including maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Process payment and provide accurate change to guests, ensuring that all transactions are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately.
• Extensive knowledge of our menu offering and the ability to make recommendations to guests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be available to work evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems – Aloha, Hot schedule and Paylocity.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least sixteen years old.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a host/hostess in a fin dining restaurant or similar environment preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits & Perks:

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k)

Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental & Vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Discount Pet Care Plan