Host-West Hartford

Barcelona Wine Bar; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a friendly and organized host/hostess. This role involves greeting and seating guests, presenting menus, and ensuring a positive dining experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal communication and organizational skills, and a high school diploma is preferred. The position requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Join a welcoming team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication with guests and coworkers is essential.
• Superb reading and writing skills for managing waitlists.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in busy settings.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests warmly.
• Present menus and inform of assigned servers.
• Create and manage wait lists and reservations.
• Maintain a positive dining experience by interacting with guests.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Superb reading and writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a high volume setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The main responsibility of a host/hostess is to greet guests pleasantly, in a timely manner upon their arrival to the restaurant. The ultimate goal of a host/hostess is to welcome guests to their dining experience in a warm and friendly manner. The host/hostess will seat guests, present menus to guests, inform guests of their server, and answer any intermediary questions prior to the arrival of the server.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests
• Present menus to guests
• Create and organize wait lists
• Manage floor plan
• Answer phone and answer any questions regarding the menu and restaurant
• Manage the call-ahead/reservation list in tandem with a manager
• Interact with guests as they leave the restaurant in order to ensure positive dining experience

Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers
• Superb reading and writing skills in order to create wait list and decipher wait time
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitask in a high volume setting

Working Conditions

• Be able to stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift
• Be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently
• Be able to carry up to 15 lbs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior restaurant experience is not required