Restaurant Host

Main and Vine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Main and Vine in Cincinnati is seeking a courteous Restaurant Host to greet guests, escort them to tables, and help ensure an excellent dining experience. This part-time position focuses on welcoming guests, taking reservations, and maintaining a warm, organized dining environment.

The role requires strong English communication, a positive attitude, and the ability to coordinate with servers to ensure smooth service. Shifts are part-time and based in the Cincinnati area.

Qualifications

• Prior food and beverage industry experience preferred
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, upbeat attitude and personality
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision
• Punctuality and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Greet guests personally as they enter the establishment
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
• Accept to-go orders over the telephone
• Receive and record dining reservations on the telephone
• Ensure the proper setup of dining room
• Ensure dining room seating is controlled and that there is server parity in number of tables
• Ensure neatness and cleanliness of stations
• Present menus, make recommendations and take orders if necessary
• Assist other food and beverage staff when necessary
• Liaise between staff and customers to ensure great service
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• All other job duties as required by supervisor

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Restaurant Host is to interact with all guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining at the Hotel. The Host will promptly welcome every guest to the restaurant and escort them to their table. The Host is to ensure that all guests' needs and expectations are exceeded, and to resolve any issues efficiently and effectively to the guest's satisfaction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet guests personally as they enter the establishment
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
• Accept to-go orders over the telephone
• Receive and record dining reservations on the telephone
• Ensure the proper setup of dining room
• Ensure dining room seating is controlled and that there is server parity in number of tables
• Ensure neatness and cleanliness of stations
• Present menus, make recommendations and take orders if necessary
• Assist other food and beverage staff when necessary
• Liaise between staff and customers to ensure great service
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• All other job duties as required by supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior food and beverage industry experience preferred
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, upbeat attitude and personality
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision
• Punctuality and reliable attendance

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Position Restaurant Host

Number of Openings 1

Hiring Manager(s) Blen Metzger, Christy Schrand

Req Number FOO-26-00037

Location 21C Cincinnati

This position is currently accepting applications.