Host

The Tavern Kitchen And Bar; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local restaurant in St. Louis is seeking a personable host/hostess to warmly greet guests and manage wait times. Responsibilities include seating guests, presenting menus, maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, and ensuring a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and an energetic personality. This role is essential for creating an inviting atmosphere for all diners.

Qualifications

• Must be personable and energetic to warmly greet guests.
• Ability to communicate effectively and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Experience in customer service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests with a smile and presents menus.
• Maintains clean and organized dining area.
• Manages waiting list and informs guests of wait times.

Skills

Energetic personality

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

You are the first person the guest sees. We are looking for an energetic and personable individual to fill this position. This individual is responsible for greeting guests at the door. The host/hostess seats and presents clean menus to guests in a friendly, professional and quick manner. The individual is also responsible for quoting wait times and ensure that they are comfortable waiting for their dining experience.

Essential Functions

• Greets guests with a smile and presents menus to guests as they are seated.
• Treats all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations.
• Takes names on a waiting list.
• Runs the floor plan board.
• Observes tables and keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables.
• Takes guest information and quotes wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.
• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.
• Maintains restrooms throughout shift.
• Sweeps foyer and front entrance area frequently.