Host/Take Out - Kendall Square

Legal Sea Foods; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Legal Sea Foods in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Host/Take Out Associate to greet guests, seat them, and manage take-out orders with care. You will maintain a welcoming front desk, answer phones, and assist with delivery requests.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer abilities, and familiarity with OpenTable and a POS system. Legal Sea Foods offers medical, dental, vision coverage, paid vacation, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous host experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OpenTable and POS preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to handle cash and paperwork accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Must be able to handle guest incidents/complaints.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a warm and friendly manner as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Seat guests efficiently, manage seating chart, and ensure optimal flow of diners.
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting list.
• Manage reservations using OpenTable.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to guest inquiries courteously.
• Receive, process, and manage takeout and delivery orders.
• Assemble and package orders paying attention to packaging techniques to avoid spills, leaks, or damage during transportation.
• Process payments for takeout orders, including cash, credit/debit, and digital payment methods.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and proper reconciliation of sales at the end of each shift.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OpenTable

POS

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LSF Kendall Square LLC - Cambridge, MA 02142, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

The Host/Take Out Associate is responsible for greeting and seating guests in a friendly and personalized manner upon arrival into the restaurant. This person must maintain attentive and courteous communication with guests and answer the phone and all questions in a polite manner. This position handles take-out for our guests; ensures all take-out guidelines, specifications, quality, and service standards are met. The Host presence at the front desk is required at all times to extend an appropriate welcome, farewell, and a sincere invitation for our guests’ return.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet guests in a warm and friendly manner as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Seat guests efficiently, manage seating chart, and ensure optimal flow of diners.
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting list.
• Manage reservations using OpenTable.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to guest inquiries courteously.
• Receive, process, and manage takeout and delivery orders.
• Assemble and package orders paying attention to packaging techniques to avoid spills, leaks, or damage during transportation.
• Process payments for takeout orders, including cash, credit/debit, and digital payment methods.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and proper reconciliation of sales at the end of each shift.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience as a Host is preferred.
• Working knowledge of OpenTable and Point of Sale is preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to handle cash and paperwork accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Must be able to handle guest incidents/complaints.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan to support your future. Join our team and enjoy great benefits while growing in a rewarding career!

Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.