Host - Restaurant

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; Lambertville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, part of Genesis Hospitality, is hiring a Full-Time Host to warmly welcome guests and guide them to seating. You will answer inquiries, monitor wait times, and coordinate with servers to optimize guest flow.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and a team player who can adapt to daytime and nighttime shifts including weekends. A positive attitude and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High degree of service orientation and positive attitude.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the venue
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Coordinate with wait staff about seating options
• Greet customers upon departure
• Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress’s name
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g., children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

Skills

Service orientation

Team player

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Dependable

Job description

Job Summary:

The Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, a member of Genesis Hospitality, is a high-volume restaurant, seeking experienced and team-oriented candidates for the Full-Time Host position.

We are looking for outgoing, energetic individuals to greet and seat our guests here at the restaurant. We offer a flexible schedule with daytime/nighttime hours and weekend hours. An ideal candidate will be a team player willing to work a flexible schedule. But above all make sure the guest enjoys their time at the Lambertville Station Restaurant!

Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests to the venue


• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists


• Manage reservations


• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas


• Maintain a clean reception area


• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options


• Greet customers upon their departure


• Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress’s name


• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g., children, elderly)


• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries


• Assist wait staff as needed

Requirements:

• High degree of service orientation, positive attitude and ability to multitask.


• Able to work independently as well as work as part of a team.


• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.


• Outstanding people skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and high-paced work environment.


• Strong verbal and written skills.

Physical Demands:

Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear


• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk


• Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Kitchen Environment


• The noise level in this office is usually mild to moderate


• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.