Host – Orange Kalaveras

Kalaveras; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalaveras, a busy restaurant in California, is looking for a hostess to greet guests, manage seating arrangements, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in a fast-paced dining environment. Responsibilities include assisting guests, handling reservations, and providing excellent service during busy shifts. This role requires standing for long periods and lifting trays when necessary. Join us to be a vital part of our team!

Qualifications

• Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Restaurant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests as they enter and putting them on a waiting list as necessary.
• Providing guests with menus and answering any initial questions.
• Engaging with guests to ensure they’re happy with food and service.

Skills

Top-notch customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are a busy restaurant and have an open role for hostess. You will greet guests as they enter and show them to their table. You will also engage with guests to ensure their meal is as good as it should be. To do well in this role you should be comfortable standing for long periods and managing a very busy shift.

Hostess Responsibilities:

• Greeting guests as they enter and putting them on a waiting list as necessary.
• Providing guests with menus and answering any initial questions.
• Seating guests at tables
• Assigning guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of customers.
• Engaging with guests to ensure they’re happy with food and service.
• Responding to complaints and helping to resolve them by seeking a manager.
• Answering phone calls, taking reservations and answering questions.
• Knowledge of the menu.
• Helping out with other positions in the restaurant as needed.
• Providing great customer service.

Hostess Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food/dishes when necessary.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Able to work in a busy restaurant environment.
• Restaurant experience a plus.