Lake Worth #12 Host

Flanigan; Lake Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five day work week

Paid vacation

Health insurance – medical & dental

401K plan

Shift meals at 50% off

Job summary

Flanigan’s is seeking a hospitable host/hostess to greet guests, manage seating, and ensure a positive first impression as they enter and depart the restaurant. You will guide guests to tables, answer questions, and support team members to maintain a smooth flow during peak hours.

The role requires strong English skills, a clean appearance, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed. Florida Vendor and food safety certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Complete and pass Florida Responsible Vendor program, in compliance with Florida statutes.
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and escorts them to tables in a friendly, timely manner.
• Manages wait lists and seating flow to optimize guest experience.
• Answers guest questions and directs them to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of foyer, hostess station and waiting area.
• Handles shift changes and opening/closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest greeting

English proficiency

Education

Florida Responsible Vendor Certification

Food safety certification

Job description

Overview

You’re the first smiling face our guests see every time they enter a Flanigan’s, and likely the last as they go on their merry way. You set the tone for the entire experience, greeting all of our friends and family in a warm and welcoming way. You help usher guests to their tables, manage the flow of seating, field inquiries, and greet people on the way out, just as nicely as on the way in. We’re always looking for the most friendly, hospitable people to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Displays and maintains a cheerful and courteous temperament, as well as displays a neat and clean professional image
• Greets guests with Flanigan’s "Smile Talk"
• Engages guests in Flanigan’s "Smile Talk" while escorting them to table in a timely manner
• Efficiently manages the Wait List for seating
• Communicates guest’s questions or concerns to Manager on duty
• Keeps foyer, host/hostess station, wait area clean and free of debris, restocks and cleans menus
• Restock and maintain restroom cleanliness for guest
• Answers telephone within 4 rings, and answers guests’ questions, and/or directs guests to proper staff member
• Conclude guests’ visit with Flanigan’s "Smile Talk"
• Perform shift changes, opening/closing duties, assigned sidework

Qualifications

• Can reach, bend, stoop frequently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Complete and pass Florida Responsible Vendor program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week
• Paid Vacation: One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Shift Meals at 50% Off