Restaurant Greeter

The Hoppy Gnome; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hoppy Gnome in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Restaurant Greeter/Host to join our fast-paced team. You will greet guests warmly, seat them promptly, introduce guests to their server, and help manage the waiting list to keep expectations clear.

As a friendly, outgoing team player, you will clear and reset tables, thank guests as they depart, and invite them to return. Previous customer service experience is preferred; you must be able to communicate in English and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or related roles is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers in English.
• Outgoing, friendly personality suitable for greeting guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and inviting manner at the front of the house.
• Engage in conversation as you seat guests promptly and guide them to their server.
• Introduce guests to their server and manage the waiting list during busy periods.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables to prepare for the next guests.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Friendly demeanor

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job 153345 - Restaurant Greeter
Fort Wayne, IN

As a Host/Hostess you will work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, environment to deliver the best dining experience to our guests by:

• Greeting guests in a friendly and inviting manner
• Engaging in friendly conversation as you seat guests in a timely fashion
• Introducing guests to their server
• Managing restaurant waiting list during high volume to accurately setting guest expectations
• Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables to ensure they are ready for the next guest
• Always sincerely thanking guests as they leave and inviting them to return

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months of customer service, retail sales, or food service experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers in English