Host/ Server Assistant

Outback Steakhouse; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Host/Server Assistant, where you will enhance guest experiences through friendly and attentive service. Enjoy benefits like health insurance and paid time off while working in a fun environment. Your role will include greeting guests, coordinating seating, and ensuring a memorable dining experience. If you have a passion for service and teamwork, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Meal Comp Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them in dining and bar areas.
• Coordinate the wait and seat guests with urgency.
• Assist throughout the restaurant and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Host/Server Assistant, where you will make each guest's day better with friendly, prompt, and attentive service. Your authentic personality and attention to detail will help create an incredible experience for all our guests.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible).
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make a memorable first and last impression.
• Greet incoming and departing guests in a welcoming manner. Seat guests in the dining and bar areas, ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinate the wait and seat guests with a sense of urgency.
• Always smile and have genuine conversations with guests.
• Have a general knowledge of the food and drink menu and be able to recommend and upsell products.
• Answer the phone promptly and professionally, directing calls as needed.
• Be a team player by assisting throughout the restaurant—bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, assisting guests—and ensuring every opportunity to wow a customer is fulfilled. Teamwork is essential.
• Lead the lobby experience for each guest, following Outback hospitality standards.
• Commit to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during your shift.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods while performing essential job duties.
• For California-based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certification required (can be completed during training or within 60 days of start date).

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed restaurant that opened in March 1988. We take food seriously, without forgetting the fun, and strive to positively impact the lives of our 'Outbackers'. We believe in treating people 'Just Right' to ensure success. Our culture is built on respect and camaraderie, starting with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home and supporting each Outbacker's success through training. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

Achievements: International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodations to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits drugs and alcohol on the premises. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All new hires must successfully complete the E-Verify process. View the E-Verify participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify.