Host-Edgehill

Barcelona Wine Bar; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Nashville is seeking a Host/Hostess to create a warm and welcoming dining experience. Key responsibilities include greeting and seating guests, presenting menus, managing reservations, and addressing any guest inquiries. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, with a high school diploma preferred. This role requires standing for long periods and multitasking in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers.
• Superb reading and writing skills to create wait lists and decipher wait times.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests pleasantly upon arrival.
• Manage the call-ahead/reservation list in tandem with a manager.
• Interact with guests to ensure a positive dining experience.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Superb reading and writing 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