Host

RA Sushi - Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

RA Sushi - Tucson is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests, manage seating, and coordinate with servers to keep the dining room flowing smoothly.

You will answer phones, handle reservations, and ensure guests have menus and directions. A prior hostess experience is preferred and you must be eligible to work in the United States. This is a full-time front-of-house role at our Tucson location.

Qualifications

• Previous host/hostess experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and escort to tables, balancing flow among servers.
• Manage queue, reservations, and seating rotations.
• Communicate with servers and bussers about seating and guest needs.
• Maintain lobby area and hostess station cleanliness and supplies.
• Answer phones and assist guests with directions and hours.

Skills

Host/Hostess experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Greets and welcomes guests upon arrival. Answers telephone takes reservations and manages the efficient and timely seating of guests to a table providing menu and server information once seated. Manages special seating requests consistent with table seating guidelines and table availability. Relays guest seating and information to servers and bus persons. Oversees dining room activity to ensure guest seating efficiency.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

In accordance with service and cooking procedures:

• Greets all guests warmly and with a smile upon their arrival and escorts them to a table, balancing the flow among the server stations.
• Ensures table selection corresponds with proper rotation, customer seating preference and size of party.
• Utilizes customer paging system when business dictates and as applicable.
• Assists with seating requests when necessary and provides customers with clean menus.
• Relays information to service staff, requests feedback from customers as to their experience and gives a final salutation upon exit from the restaurant.
• Maintains a clean and organized station. Ensures the cleanliness of menus, and keeps necessary stock of pens, pencils, menus and other departmental supplies.
• Promptly answers the phones with appropriate greeting.
• Responds to guest inquiries related to operating hours, reservations, and directions to restaurant or other.
• Ensures backup coverage for host stand when necessary.
• Completes all side work requirements prior, during and after shift.
• Periodically checks restrooms for cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the t-shirt cabinet and t-shirt storage area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Experience and Education:

• Previous host/hostess experience in restaurant or hospitality required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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