Host - Ocean House (Part-Time)

The Breakers; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach is seeking a friendly and energetic Host/Hostess to be the first and last impression of the restaurant. You will greet guests warmly, manage the waitlist, and provide seating options with a positive attitude while using guests' names accurately.

In this fast-paced role, you will stay informed about menu offerings, specials, and promotions, coordinate with servers and the kitchen, and handle cash and card transactions with care. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

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

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 skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Host/Hostess at The Breakers Palm Beach 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