Restaurant Host - Ruscello - South Coast Plaza

Nordstrom Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. is seeking a host/hostess in Costa Mesa, CA to greet and seat guests, share menu knowledge, and support team training. The role requires a friendly, professional demeanor in a fast-paced setting, with a flexible schedule and a food-handler card as applicable.

With 1+ year in food service preferred, you will also assist with phones, transactions, stock, and documentation as needed to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food service/hospitality (preferred).
• Food handler’s card required where required by local/state regulations.
• Strong communication with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers quickly and in a professional manner.
• Share knowledge and enthusiasm about the menu and products.
• Assist with new employee training and reinforce performance.
• Support other restaurant areas, including answering telephones, transactions, stock, cleanup and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Flexible schedule

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

Pay $18.80 - $19.60 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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