Restaurant Host

Seascape Beach Resort; Seacliff, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA is seeking a friendly part-time Restaurant Host to greet and seat guests, manage reservations, and assist during service. You will operate a POS system, handle payments, and provide excellent guest experiences in a resort setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with hospitality protocols. Food handler certification is required, with TIPS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior resort and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a positive, welcoming attitude.
• Seat guests, provide menus, and assist with seating.
• Answer phone calls, take to-go orders, and record reservations.
• Monitor dining area cleanliness and setup.
• Inform guests of specials and features.
• Direct guests to meeting rooms or resort rooms.
• Operate the cash register and process payments.
• Assist with serving and food/beverage preparation as needed.
• Coordinate with restaurant manager on reservation discrepancies.
• Support bussers and help set up or clear tables for reservations.
• Ensure compliance with certifications and standards as required.

Skills

Cash handling

POS system

Multitasking

Clear communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

# Restaurant HostSeascape Beach Resort - Aptos, CA 95003## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 - $19.00 HourlyPosition TypePart-TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryRestaurant - Food Service## Description**SUMMARY:** A host is the first person a customer when walking into the restaurant. We are looking for enthusiastic and customer service-oriented hosts to great and seat customers, take reservations, and ensure a positive guest experience.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Greet guests as they approach the restaurant with a positive and welcoming attitude* Seat guests, provide menus, and offer to turn heaters on (if weather prompts)* Answer calls at the host stand, respond to inquiries, transfer calls, and take to-go-orders* Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper set up* Inform patrons of establishments specialties and features* Direct guests to designated meeting rooms or resort rooms* Receive and record patrons dinning reservations and preferences on OpenTable* Communicate room charges to the front desk (if applicable)* Operate cash register to accept payments for food and beverages* Assist with preparing and serving food and beverages* Clean windows and dust restaurant areas to ensure optimum cleanliness for our guests* Assist bussers if there is a need for tables to be cleared or set up to accommodate incoming reservations* Communicate with Restaurant Manager any discrepancies in reservations* Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES*** Must provide prompt and cordial service to all guests* Cash handling skills required* Ability to navigate a POS system* Ability to multitask by greeting guests, taking phone calls, and walking guests to their tables* Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions* Apply critical thinking to solve problems in standardized situations* Ability to communicate clearly and promptly with restaurant and kitchen staff* Must be able to work independently and in a team environment**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*** At least 1-2 years of relevant experience* Prior resort and/or hospitality experience preferred* High school diploma or equal to a GED**CERTIFICATES & LICENSES*** Food Handler Certificate required* TIPS certification preferred* Must present proof you are legally authorized to work in the United States**PHYSICAL DEMANDS** While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:* Ability to lift 25-50 points* Stand and walk for long periods of time* Ability to carry 5-10 pounds* Frequently stoops, stands, lifts, pours and carries* Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools and controls