Host/ Server Assistant

Out West Restaurant Group; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Out West Restaurant Group is looking for a Host/Server Assistant to join their team. This role requires friendly and attentive service to ensure an excellent experience for guests. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, coordinating seating, and assisting with food and beverage delivery. The position also emphasizes teamwork and maintaining high hospitality standards.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Meal Compensation Benefits

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs.
• Responsible Beverage Service Certification required (can be obtained within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and seating them.
• Coordinating wait times and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards during shifts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

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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 Compensation Benefits (when eligible).
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend time with family & friends.

Responsibilities

• Making a memorable first and last impression.
• Greeting guests warmly, seating them, and ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinating wait times and seating guests efficiently.
• Engaging genuinely with guests with a smile.
• Having knowledge of the food and drink menu to recommend and upsell.
• Answering phone calls professionally and directing them appropriately.
• Assisting in bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Teamwork is essential.
• Leading the lobby experience following Outback hospitality standards.
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards during shifts.

Requirements

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

This position is at Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, known for its Australian theme and commitment to a positive work culture. We value respect, camaraderie, and treating guests like family. We also prioritize training and development for our team members.

If you need accommodations to perform job functions, please notify us. Outback Steakhouse prohibits drugs and alcohol on premises and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All new hires must complete the E-Verify process.