Host

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Missouri is seeking a friendly host/hostess to warmly greet guests on arrival and manage timely seating to best fit guest preferences. You will open doors when possible, record names for waiting parties, and relay messages to servers to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include estimating wait times, balancing guest flow, keeping the hostess stand clean, and ensuring guests are guided to a proper table with menus and server names.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional host/hostess to welcome guests on arrival.
• Clear communication with guests and team members.
• Maintain grooming standards and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all guests on arrival.
• Open doors for guests when possible.
• Record guest names and party size during wait times.
• Call out names and parties when tables are ready.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting times.
• Accommodate special seating requests when possible.
• Seat guests balancing guest flow at service stations.
• Help bus tables and keep floors clean.
• Keep hostess stand clean and stocked, and windows in foyer clean.

Skills

Guest greeting

Communication

Time management

Grooming standards

Job description

Summary of Position

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Summary of Position

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and the number of people in their party
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
• Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations
• Help bus tables and help keep floors clean
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked
• Clean all windows in the foyer
• Stock bathrooms and make sure they stay clean with hourly bathroom checks
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completion
• Relay messages to servers as needed
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return
• Answer the phone with a smile and the correct greeting

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests
• Must have exceptional grooming habits