Kelsey's Host-Part Time - Requisition #986545

PeopleAnswers, Inc.; Temecula, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kelsey’s Host at Pechanga Resort Casino provides a warm greeting for guests, circulates the dining area, and seats guests to begin the dining experience. This role sets the tone for each guest’s visit and contributes to the smooth flow of service while handling cash and basic transactions.

A High school education or equivalent with at least one year of experience is preferred. Strong English communication, cash handling, and multitasking are essential, and flexibility for weekends, holidays,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operate and maintain equipment, and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Check reservation books, call reservations and confirm, and take reservations accurately.
• Greet every guest upon arrival or on the phone with a smile and professional greeting.
• Assign guests seating in accordance with table and stations rotation.
• Control waitlist and reservations sheets for each shift.
• Walk each guest/party to table in a pace appropriate for the guest, pull out chairs, hand out menus, and wish guests a pleasurable dining experience.
• Perform assigned cashier duties in accordance with SOPs; count and verify cash exchanges.
• Process guest charges including credit cards, room charges, comps, discounts, and cash payments.
• Reconcile and complete all required daily reports.
• Make change or exchanges for internal guests.
• Assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

10-Key Calculator

Work under pressure

Professional demeanor

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

English fluency

Cash handling

Cash register experience

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Kelsey’s Host provides a warm greeting for guest, circulate the room while seating guests and accommodate the initial interaction between guest and the service team. The Kelsey’s Host should permeate a welcoming persona to each guest walking by or into the restaurant. Their purpose is to start the dining experience from the moment the guest arrives. The Kelsey’s Host is the first and last impression of the venue to guests. The Kelsey’s Host controls the pace at which a restaurant fills and can affect the fluidity of an entire shift and is responsible for correctly handling cash, credit, and comp procedures, as well as, properly completing paperwork and providing guest service.

FOUR DIAMOND SERVICE AGREEMENT

All Team Members will display a Four Diamond commitment to Guest Service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Pechanga Resort Casino.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check reservation books, call reservations and confirm, and take reservations accurately.
• Greet every guest upon arrival or on the phone with a smile and professional greeting.
• Assign guests seating in accordance with table and stations rotation.
• Control waitlist and reservations sheets for each shift.
• Walk each guest/party to table in a pace that is appropriate for the guest, pull out chairs for ladies, hand out menus, and wish guests a pleasurable dining experience.
• Perform assigned cashier duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Count and verify all cash exchanges to outlet servers and guests.
• Process guest charges including credit cards, room charges, comps, discounts, and cash payments.
• Reconcile and complete all required daily reports.
• Make change or exchanges for internal guests.
• Assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: A High school education or equivalent and at least one-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred to successfully perform this job.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This position requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. This position also requires the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Furthermore, this position also requires the ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or Team Members of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: This position requires the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. This position also requires the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. This position also requires the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a Class “A” gaming license.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to use 10-Key Calculator.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Mentally strong and able to cope with many challenges.
• Professional demeanor.
• Positive attitude.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Possess fluent English speaking, writing, and comprehension skills.
• Understand and comply with all company and departmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and guests.
• Prior cash register and/or POS computer terminal and cash handling experience preferred but will train.
• Ability to take direction from Supervisors/Managers.
• Must be able to learn/operate the use of cash registers, calculators and credit card machines.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be available to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and graveyard shifts.