Host/Server Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Host/Server Assistant at a leading restaurant group. This role is perfect for those who enjoy creating memorable dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will engage with guests, assist with seating, and support your fellow team members to deliver exceptional service. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a fun atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

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

• Greet guests warmly and seat them promptly.
• Assist throughout the restaurant, ensuring excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards during shifts.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Food Knowledge

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, able 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 drinks, helping guests—and ensuring every opportunity to wow a customer is seized. Teamwork is essential.
• Leading the lobby experience for each guest, following Outback hospitality standards.
• Committed to 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 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 value food quality, fun, and positive impact on our people, whom we call “Outbackers”. We believe in treating people “Just Right” to ensure success, fostering a culture of respect and camaraderie, and indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We also prioritize training and development for our team members. Thank you for your interest in a career with Outback Steakhouse.

We were awarded the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award in 2022 for community service excellence.

If you require accommodations to perform essential job functions, please notify us. Outback Steakhouse prohibits drugs and alcohol on premises and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. New hires must complete the E-Verify process. More info at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Restaurants

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