Idahos Best Seafood Restaurant is Hiring Amazing Hosts

Smokin Fins; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Short-term disability insurance

Meal discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smokin Fins in Idaho Falls is seeking a friendly and organized Host to create a positive dining experience for our guests. As a Host, you will greet guests, manage reservations, and ensure smooth transitions between waiting areas and dining tables.

Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This position offers flexible work schedules and benefits such as company-paid insurance and meal discounts. Join our dynamic team and grow your career within our family of brands.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests.
• Must be able to work for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, manage reservations.
• Maintain a guest focus while performing duties.
• Assist in clearing tables and preparing beverages.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

We are currently seeking a friendly and organized Host to be the first point of contact for our guests. As a Host, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and memorable dining experience by greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring a smooth transition between the waiting area and dining tables. Join the dynamic team at OTL Restaurant Group, a thriving restaurant group with 10 locations across Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado. We are dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences with a focus on quality, hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Position

Host

Who We Are

Our mission is to:

• Create raving fans: go above and beyond in the name of great service
• Bring the highest quality plate to every table
• Maintain a fun, clean, and inviting restaurant
• Be a part in improving our local community
• Operate with pride and integrity in everything we do
• Never stop improving ourselves and those around us

What you'll bring

• A positive, upbeat attitude that cascades to your team and our customers.
• A reliable, can-do attitude and an unmatched work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What you'll do

• Maintain a GUEST focus while performing duties.
• Greet and seat guests, present menus to guests, inform them of specials, soups and their server’s name.
• Maintain wait list, record accurate guest information and quote wait times accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Maintain reservation book, record accurate guest information. Run floor plan board.
• Observe tables to keep track of clean, dirty and occupied tables. Communicate guest needs or requests effectively with server staff. Clean, organize and stock menus at host area.
• Answer phone calls, answer questions concerning the menu and restaurant. Thank all guests as they leave the restaurant and invite them to return.
• Assist in clearing tables as needed.
• Prepare beverages and expedite food orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Be 16 years of age.
• Possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests. Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 10:00 am to 11:00pm. Must be able to stand and work for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion work without the assistance of restraints, braces or other incumbrances that limit range of motion or physical activity.
• Must be able to lift, move and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 85* for extended periods of time. Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Why Us?

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (“PSSL”) - Colorado locations only
• Paid family and medical leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) and public health emergency leave (“PHEL”) - Colorado locations only
• Flexible work schedules
• Meal discounts
• An opportunity to grow your career path within our family of brands.

The base hourly pay range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position.