Restaurant Front Desk & Guest Host

Hofman Hospitality Group; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Hofs Hut Restaurants, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Part-Time Front Desk team member to greet guests, seat them, present menus, and provide accurate wait times. You will assist servers, answer calls, and ensure a welcoming dining experience.

Qualifications include excellent communication, team orientation, knowledge of menu offerings, and cash handling. Applicants should be 18+ and able to work evenings/weekends, with a California food handlers card preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in an oral and written format.
• Basic computer skills; cash handling ability.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• California food handlers card required

Responsibilities

• Greeting and seating guests, presenting menus to guests, informing them of special menu items
• Working in a team environment with the ability to be an effective team player
• Maintaining adequate knowledge of locations food offering and preparation
• Providing guests with hospitality in a manner that achieves Company service standards and exceeds their expectations
• Taking guest information and quoting wait time to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available
• Planning reservations and waitlist parties in advance, at or within the given time or time frame
• Reviewing the floor plan to assess current and upcoming table availability changes
• Observing tables and keeping track of clean, dirty, and occupied tables
• Cleaning, organizing, and stocking menus at the front desk
• Answering the phone in accordance with Company standards; answering questions concerning the menu and restaurant
• Assist food servers by removing used or unnecessary items from guests table; providing initial beverage service; bussing table and resetting for new guests
• Interacting with guests entering and departing, ensuring a positive dining experience
• Filling to go orders, if applicable, according to food and beverage specifications and preparation, and packaging standards
• Maintaining restrooms throughout shift
• Supporting food servers and kitchen staff in other duties as required
• Take pride in your personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by Company policy
• Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Integrity

English proficiency

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hofs Hut Restaurants, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Part-Time Front Desk team member to greet guests, seat them, present menus, and provide accurate wait times. You will assist servers, answer calls, and ensure a welcoming dining experience.

Qualifications include excellent communication, team orientation, knowledge of menu offerings, and cash handling. Applicants should be 18+ and able to work evenings/weekends, with a California food handlers card preferred.