Host - Ruthie's Fine Dining

Grand Falls Casino Resort, LLC; Larchwood Township (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort is seeking a friendly host/ess for Ruthie''s restaurant. You will warmly greet guests, manage seating to best serve their wishes, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining experience.

This part-time role requires standing for up to five hours, clear communication, and exceptional grooming. Pre-employment drug testing applies. Compensation starts at $15 per hour with premium pay and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Stand for up to 5 hours in a standing position.
• Communicate clearly in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Exceptional grooming and appearance.
• Pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and escort to seating.
• Manage seating to balance service stations and accommodate requests.
• Keep track of reservations and events for the day.
• Present menus and inform guests of server assignments.
• Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed.
• Thank guests and invite return visits.
• Assist with front door when possible.

Skills

Guest service

Clear communication

Grooming standards

Job description

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes. Be aware of the status of all tables, at all times

Essential Functions

• Smile and make eye contact! You are the first impression of Ruthie's.
• Be aware of all reservations and events for current day's business.
• Work with manager on duty planning layout of reservations for current days business.
• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.
• Our guests are not just going out to dinner, they are dining at Ruthie's for the ultimate dining experience.
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party.
• Be familiar with the timing of the restaurant to give out accurate quotes to guests that may have to wait for a table.
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available.
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server's name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages to servers and bus persons as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Perform all other related tasks deemed necessary by management.

Required

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours). Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.
• Pre-employment drug test required. Arranged by Grand Falls upon offer of employment.

Schedule

Part Time

$15 w/ premium pay + profit sharing

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.