Seasonal Restaurant Host - Bazille - The Sono Collection

Nordstrom Inc; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

401k

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a friendly host/hostess for a bustling restaurant environment. You will greet and seat guests promptly, share menu knowledge with customers, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience.

You’ll help train new teammates, assist with phones, transactions, stock, and cleanup, and work a flexible schedule as needed. Previous food service experience is preferred, and a valid food handler's card may be required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with customers and coworkers.
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule required by role/regulations.
• Food handler's card required where applicable by local/state rules.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers quickly and professionally.
• Share menu knowledge and enthusiasm with guests.
• Assist with training new employees by reinforcing performance.
• Support other restaurant areas as needed (phones, transactions, stock, cleanup, documentation).

Skills

Clear communication

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Food handler's card

Job description

Role Overview

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

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

Schedule

The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs.

Requirements

• 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

Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$17.95 - $18.65 Hourly

Benefits

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

Legal and Background Check

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.

For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

Company Culture

We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers.

We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

We strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs.

We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.

We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.

We’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.

We treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.

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