Host/ Server Assistant

Out West Restaurant Group; San Diego (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 through friendly service. Your role includes greeting guests, coordinating seating, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service. Enjoy perks like health benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Meal Compensation Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs; work in hot/cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greeting incoming and departing Guests in a welcoming manner.
• Coordinating the wait and seating Guests with a sense of urgency.
• Maintaining safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Host/Server Assistant role at Out West Restaurant Group.

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 the guest and ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinating the wait and seating Guests with a sense of urgency.
• Engaging with Guests through genuine conversations and always smiling.
• Having a general knowledge of the food and drink menu and recommending and upselling products.
• Answering the phone promptly and professionally, directing calls as needed.
• Assisting throughout the restaurant by bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring excellent customer service. Teamwork is essential.
• Leading the lobby experience following Outback hospitality standards.
• Maintaining safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.

Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs; 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).

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, known for its Australian theme and commitment to both quality food and a positive work culture. We value respect, camaraderie, and treating our guests like family.

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 employees must complete E-Verify.