Host- Ocean House

The Breakers; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers in Florida is seeking a Host/Hostess to welcome guests with energy and a friendly demeanor, manage the waitlist, and guide seating while providing options. You will coordinate with servers and kitchen staff and ensure guests are recognized by name for a memorable dining experience.

This role requires strong customer service, multitasking ability, and precision handling cash and card transactions, with weekend and holiday availability supported by a premier dining team.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience handling cash and credit card transactions accurately.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner
• Seat guests in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, specials, and promotions
• Handle waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude
• Offer guests all available seating options
• Stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation
• Accurately use guests' names and information
• Communicate effectively with the servers and kitchen staff
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately

Skills

Customer service

Friendly and outgoing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Host/Hostess is the first and last impression ambassador of the restaurant. They greet each guest with energy, enthusiasm and a friendly demeanor and provide a warm welcome and fond farewell. The Host/Hostess diplomatically handles the waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude and offers guests all available options. They stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation, and accurately use guests' names and information.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner
• Seat guests in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of current menu offerings, specials, and promotions
• Handle waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude
• Offer guests all available seating options
• Stay abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation
• Accurately use guests' names and information
• Communicate effectively with the servers and kitchen staff
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills, be friendly and outgoing
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude even when under stress
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle cash and credit card transactions accurately
• Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays