Host-Denver South

Barcelona Wine Bar; Colorado; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar in Colorado is seeking a friendly host/hostess to greet guests, seat them promptly, and present menus to each party.

You will manage wait lists, coordinate call-aheads with a manager, and maintain the floor plan to ensure smooth service. Prior restaurant experience is not required; a high school diploma is preferred, and strong communication is valued for a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication with guests and coworkers.
• Excellent reading and writing for wait lists and deciphering wait times.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests
• Present menus to guests
• Create and organize wait lists
• Manage floor plan
• Answer phone and 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 to ensure a positive dining experience

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading & writing

Organizational skills

Multitasking

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