Host/ Server Assistant

Out West Restaurant Group; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Host/Server Assistant, where you will enhance guest experiences with friendly service. Enjoy a fun work environment while ensuring the highest standards of hospitality. The role involves greeting guests, coordinating seating, and supporting team efforts in a busy restaurant setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Meal Compensation Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Capable of working in hot and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Making a memorable first and last impression.
• Greeting and seating guests in a welcoming manner.
• Maintaining safe food handling and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certifications

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 incoming and departing Guests in a welcoming manner. Seating guests in the dining and bar areas, ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinating the wait and seating Guests with a sense of urgency.
• Always smiling and engaging in genuine conversations with Guests.
• Having a general knowledge of the food and drink menu to recommend and upsell products.
• Answering the phone promptly and professionally, directing calls as needed.
• Being a team player by assisting throughout the restaurant—bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring every opportunity to impress a customer is seized. Teamwork is essential.
• Leading the lobby experience for each Guest, following Outback hospitality standards.
• Maintaining safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; capable of working in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods while performing essential duties.
• For California-based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certifications 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, have fun, and strive to positively impact our people, the "Outbackers." We believe in treating people "Just Right" to ensure success. Our culture fosters respect and camaraderie, starting with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home and supporting each Outbacker's growth through training. Thank you for your interest in a career with Outback Steakhouse.

Awards & Recognition

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

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

Outback Steakhouse prohibits drug and alcohol use on premises. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All newly hired employees must complete the E-Verify process. View the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify.