Host | Gordon Biersch (1)

Paradies Lagardere Default; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardere Default in Michigan is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to welcome guests, seat them, and coordinate seating with the dining room staff. You will also assist with taking carryout orders and maintaining a clean dining area.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, strong communication, and basic math skills for handling payments and POS transactions. You must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs, with flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and team.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and seats them appropriately at tables or host podium.
• Rings up orders, answers phones, and takes to-go requests.
• Maintains seating chart and coordinates with wait staff.
• Clears and cleans tables, refills beverages, and restocks display cases.
• Ensures a clean and safe dining area in line with health regulations.
• Assists with other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Point of Sale

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Host is responsible for daily execution of the Mission Statement, which includes providing First Class Service to both internal and external customers. The Host/Hostess is also responsible for the receiving and seating of guests and performing a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner and peers.
• Greets every guest with a friendly smile and positive attitude.
• Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with asmile and appropriate greeting following the company's customer service standards.
• Responds appropriately to guest concerns.
• Bussing tables, taking carryout orders and restocking the display case.
• Maintain and use seating chart for rotation of stations
• Records guests seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service.
• Seats guests and presents the menu
• Communicates with the wait staff and other restaurant personnel to ensure a guests' positiveexperience.
• Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests.
• Answer phones and guest’s questions.
• Maintain clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards;May include sweeping and mopping.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relatingto food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with Team Members, Managers, and Guests.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and a point of sale system
• Ability to work independently as well as with other team members
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guest
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in environment with varying temperatures.

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