Host - South Bar & Kitchen

South PMP; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

South Bar & Kitchen in Pompano Beach, Florida, is seeking a Host to provide exceptional customer service and create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Your role will involve greeting and welcoming guests, managing reservations, and ensuring smooth operations within the restaurant.

Successful candidates should have experience in upscale dining and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Join our diverse and inclusive team and enjoy competitive benefits and flexible scheduling!

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume, upscale casual dining or equivalent service environment preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm demeanor.
• Manage reservations and waitlist efficiently.
• Provide accurate wait times to guests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Join the exceptional dining experience at South Bar & Kitchen where we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable moments for our guests. As a Host, you will be the friendly face that welcomes and sets the tone for our guests as they arrive. Your southern hospitality, attention to detail, and excellent customer service will ensure a positive and memorable dining journey for each guest. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy making people feel at home, we invite you to become part of our welcoming team!

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm and friendly demeanor, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage reservations and waitlist efficiently, optimizing table seating and guest flow.
• Provide accurate wait times and communicate effectively with guests to keep them informed.
• Assist in coordinating with servers and other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly, delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, high chairs, booster seats).
• Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
• Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.
• Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast-pace setting.

Who We Are:

South Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary Southern American concept with infusing Cajun and Creole flavors in a tantalizing way. Bringing people together is at the heart of everything South has to offer, from the community patio with a centerpiece tree adorned with sparkling lights to themeat smoker that not only warms our food but introduces a nostalgic feeling.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.