Restaurant Host - Ruscello - South Coast Plaza

Nordstrom; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Nordstrom in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a friendly host/hostess who greets and seats guests, shares menu knowledge, and supports a fast-paced restaurant floor.

The role offers flexible hours, opportunities to train new staff, and involvement in daily operations, including cash handling and cleaning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

$18.80 - $19.60 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Benefits

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, 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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