Host-Charlotte

Barcelona Wine Bar; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Town of Charlotte is seeking a host/hostess to provide a warm welcome to guests upon arrival. Responsibilities include greeting and seating guests, managing wait lists, presenting menus, and answering phone inquiries. The ideal candidate should have strong verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Although prior restaurant experience is preferred, a high school diploma or equivalent is mostly required. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers.
• Superb reading and writing skills to create wait lists and decipher wait times.
• Ability to multitask in a high volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests.
• Present menus to guests.
• Create and organize wait lists.
• Manage the floor plan.
• Answer phone and respond to questions regarding the menu and restaurant.
• Manage the call-ahead/reservation list with a manager.
• Interact with guests to ensure a positive dining experience.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Superb reading and writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a high volume setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The main responsibility of a host/hostess is to greet guests pleasantly, in a timely manner upon their arrival to the restaurant. The ultimate goal of a host/hostess is to welcome guests to their dining experience in a warm and friendly manner. The host/hostess will seat guests, present menus to guests, inform guests of their server, and answer any intermediary questions prior to the arrival of the server.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests
• Present menus to guests
• Create and organize wait lists
• Manage floor plan
• Answer phone and answer any questions regarding the menu and restaurant
• Manage the call-ahead/reservation list in tandem with a manager
• Interact with guests as they leave the restaurant in order to ensure positive dining experience

Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers
• Superb reading and writing skills in order to create wait list and decipher wait time
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitask in a high volume setting

Working Conditions

• Be able to stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift
• Be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently
• Be able to carry up to 15 lbs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior restaurant experience is not required