Host-North Loop

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a friendly and organized host/hostess to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. In this role, you will greet and seat guests, manage wait lists, and ensure a smooth dining experience. If you have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine. Join a team that values hospitality and teamwork, and play a key role in making every guest's visit memorable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to multitask in a busy restaurant environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests while ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Manage wait lists and interact with guests throughout their visit.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Reading and writing skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

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 a positive dining experience

Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers
• Superb reading and writing skills in order to create wait lists and decipher wait times
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to 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