Host - Circle Dining

The Breakers Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach is seeking a Host/Hostess to warmly greet guests, manage seating, and contribute to a memorable dining experience. You will maintain knowledge of menus, specials, and promotions while handling the waitlist and guest requests with a positive attitude.

The role emphasizes teamwork with servers and kitchen staff, accurate use of guest names, and professional cash handling in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and friendly, outgoing personality.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle cash and credit card transactions accurately.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Seat guests promptly and manage the seating rotation.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, specials, and promotions.
• Handle waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude.
• Offer guests all available seating options.
• Stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation.
• Accurately use guests' names and information.
• Communicate effectively with the servers and kitchen staff.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly demeanor

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The Host/Hostess is the first and last impression ambassador of the restaurant. They greet each guest with energy, enthusiasm and a friendly demeanor and provide a warm welcome and fond farewell. The Host/Hostess diplomatically handles the waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude and offers guests all available options. They stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation, and accurately use guests' names and information.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner
• Seat guests in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, specials, and promotions
• Handle waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude
• Offer guests all available seating options
• Stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation
• Accurately use guests' names and information
• Communicate effectively with the servers and kitchen staff
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills, be friendly and outgoing
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude even when under stress
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
• Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays