Host - Seafood Bar

The Breakers Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach is seeking a courteous Host/Hostess to welcome guests with energy and a warm demeanor. This role involves managing the waitlist, seating rotation, and using guest names accurately to create a memorable dining experience.

You will stay informed on menu offerings, specials, and promotions while coordinating smoothly with servers and kitchen staff. Weekend and holiday availability is required to maintain guest flow and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and friendly, outgoing demeanor.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Able to handle cash and card transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Seat guests promptly and manage the seating rotation.
• 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 demeanor

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Host/Hostess 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