Restaurant Host - Café Nordstrom - The Mall in Columbia

Nordstrom, Inc.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a friendly host/hostess to greet and seat guests, share menu knowledge, and assist with staff training in a fast-paced retail dining environment.

Responsibilities include supporting various restaurant tasks, answering phones, processing transactions, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness. Schedule varies weekly to meet business needs, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional communication with customers and coworkers.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Food handler's card required where regulated.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers quickly and professionally.
• Share knowledge and enthusiasm about the menu with customers.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Support other restaurant areas as needed (phones, transactions, stock, cleanup).
• Hours and schedule vary by week per business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for menu/products

Education

Food handler card

Job description

Job Description

The ideal host/hostess is self-motivated, friendly and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

A day in the life…

• Greet and seat customers quickly and in a professional manner
• Share your knowledge and enthusiasm about the restaurant's menu and products with customers
• Assist with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and offer assistance as needed
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as answering telephones, completing financial transactions, stock work, cleanup and documentation
• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs

You own this if you have…

• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work a flexible schedule
• A food handler's card where required by local and state regulations
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality (preferred)

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$16.90 - $17.60 Hourly

We've got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, with:including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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