Host/Server Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading restaurant group as a Host/Server Assistant. Provide exceptional service, create memorable experiences for guests, and contribute to a fun work environment. Enjoy a range of benefits and a supportive culture that values teamwork and respect.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Meal Compensation Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greeting and seating guests in a welcoming manner.
• Coordinating wait and seating with urgency.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certification

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 the day 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 and being able to recommend and upsell products.
• Answering the phone promptly and professionally, directing calls as needed.
• Assisting throughout the restaurant by bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, helping guests, and ensuring every opportunity to WOW a customer is completed. 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.; 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).

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-themed restaurant established in 1988. We take food seriously, but also believe in having fun and making a positive impact on our people, whom we call “Outbackers”. We foster a culture of respect and camaraderie, starting with treating 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 with Outback Steakhouse.