Host Person

SUN CITY LINCOLN HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOC CA NONPROFT MUTUAL BNFT CORP; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 30 days with 4% match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays

Sick leave

ADA accommodations

Job summary

Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association’s Meridian Restaurant is seeking a friendly Host Person to welcome members and guests, greet and seat them, manage reservations and waitlists, answer calls, and coordinate guest flow with servers and management. The role requires flexible morning or afternoon shifts, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, and adherence to safety standards.

You will support front of house cleanliness, assist with to-go orders and deliveries, and use computers for reservations,

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Food handler’s card must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Restaurant hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; must be available for flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, manage reservations and waitlists.
• Coordinate guest flow and answer phone calls.
• Assist with to-go orders and meal deliveries for residents, including packaging and payment processing.
• Support front of house cleanliness and assist servers and management.
• Daily opening, running, and closing side work; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English language

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

The Host Person at Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association’s Meridian Restaurant serves as the first point of contact for members and guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring an exceptional dining experience. This role is responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing reservations and waitlists, coordinating guest flow, answering heavy influx of phone calls, and communicating effectively with servers and management. The position also supports front of house cleanliness, assists with service as needed, and handles to go orders and meal deliveries for community residents, including packaging, payment processing, and timely delivery. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as well as the ability to use computers for reservations. Daily opening, running, and closing side work is required, along with other duties assigned by the supervisor.

This position requires the ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 35 lbs., and moving throughout indoor and outdoor areas with varying temperatures. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused and cheerful in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment are essential. The role demands adaptability, alertness to safety and environmental conditions, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions while maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Food handler’s card must be able to be obtained within 30 days of employment
• Restaurant hours are 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m., must be available to work flexible morning or afternoon shifts.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodation related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes access to a robust Employee Assistance Program through NexGen EAP, providing counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more.
• Employees can participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan after 30 days, with employer matching up to 4% beginning after one year.
• Additional benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, up to nine paid company holidays per year (based on schedule), and sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions (including those defined under state or local law), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodation related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, physical, drug test and work authorization verification.