Restaurant Host

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Host/Hostess role at Seminole Tribe of Florida restaurants involves greeting guests at the entrance, obtaining party details, and guiding guests to seats to ensure a welcoming dining experience. The position requires basic math, English communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while standing for long periods.

Under restaurant management, you will enter guest checks, stay informed on policies, and coordinate with management and servers to maintain a positive guest experience,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 months experience in high-volume food service.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills specific to position responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and read Seminole Tribe of Florida policies and reports.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at restaurant entrance in a positive manner.
• Obtain basic information from guests such as name, party size, and seating preferences.
• Ushers guests to seat location at a comfortable pace.
• Enter guest checks in the computer system, apply monies received and make accurate change.
• Maintain knowledge of rules, policies, and cashiering procedures; liaise with management and servers.

Skills

English communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Restaurant Management, the Host/Hostess serves, welcomes and greets guests at restaurant, obtains information from guests and ushers guests to seats ensuring a positive guest experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greets guest at entrance to restaurant in a positive manner.
• Obtains basic information from guest such as name, number in party, and seating preferences.
• Ushers guests to seat location at a pace that is comfortable to the guests.
• Enters guest checks in the computer system, applies monies received and makes accurate change.
• Maintains current knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures including pre-check and cashiering procedures.
• The host/hostess must maintain a strong communication with management and servers regarding guest information to ensure a positive and professional guest experience.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 months experience in high volume food service required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills specific to position responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and be able to work standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities, and must have ability to read and understand all Seminole Tribe of Florida policies and procedures and to complete standard Seminole Tribe of Florida forms and reports required.
• Assist other line employees with daily responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to: second hand smoke, excessive noise, and constant interaction with the general public.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here may be representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy.

CLOSING

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.