Host

Keke's Breakfast Cafe - West Melbourne; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local breakfast cafe in New York is seeking a Host to warmly greet and manage guest seating. Responsibilities include greeting arrivals, managing waiting guests, and maintaining cleanliness. No prior experience is required, but candidates must be available every day and adhere to grooming standards. This is a full-time role with shifts from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly.
• Manage guest waiting if seating is unavailable.
• Maintain cleanliness in the host area.

Skills

Ability to greet guests

Communication skills

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.
• When possible greet guests entering the restaurant.
• When immediate seating is unavailable, record guest names, number of people in party and issue pager.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Page guest when tables become available. Thank guest for waiting. Ask the number of children in their party.
• Walk guest with menus and silverware wraps to table.
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on preferences and balancing of customer flow in service sections.
• Upon seating, inform guest of their server’s name.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Keep host area, floors and door glass clean.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.

REQUIREMENTS

• MUST BE AVAILABLE 6:00 am to 4:00 pm EVERYDAY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.
• Full time applicants must consider Keke's as their primary place of employment.
• All Employees must have dark blue jeans with a black belt and black non-slip shoes on the first day of work.
• NO VISIBLE TATTOOS (When wearing a short sleeve polo shirt).