Host for Boketto Restaurant

Boketto; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boketto is hiring a friendly host/hostess in Saint Louis Park, MN. You will greet guests, check in patrons, manage seating, and take reservations and takeout orders to ensure a smooth dining experience. This hourly position requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to a warm, polished service culture, ensuring every guest is greeted with a smile and left happy. Flexible hours reflect business needs seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication with guests and staff.
• Basic literacy and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills for reservations and check-in.
• Observe cleanliness and organize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Greet, check in and seat guests.
• Answer phones, take reservations and takeout orders.
• Maintain clean, organized menus and host stand.
• Coordinate with team to manage wait times and seating.
• Use OpenTable to capture guest information and plans for the shift.
• Monitor restrooms and work area for cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Reading

Computer skills

Teamwork

multitask

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Personality!! Polished, fun, personalized, modern, warm, and sincere service!
• Responsible for checking in all employees and highlighting on the Open Table system.
• Answer the phone, take reservations, and take takeout orders.
• Ensures menus are clean and organized.
• Greet, check in and seat guests.
• Print any special chits off open table with special instructions hand off to server upon their checking in.
• Review all of the open table reservations and map out the plan for the shift.
• Utilize open table to make sure to capture important information about guests.
• Work with manager on the floor to ensure the proper wait time.
• Ensure restrooms and the host stand are clean, stocked and organized.
• Interacts with guests to ensure positive dining experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbally interacts with management, servers, team members and guests.)
• Basic reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must visually scan restaurant for clean, unoccupied tables.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Ability to organize and multi-task

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our hosts carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.