Seasonal Restaurant Host: Flexible Hours & Guest Focus

Nordstrom, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

401k

Paid Time Away

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a friendly host/hostess in Newport Beach to warmly greet guests and seat them promptly. You will share menu knowledge, assist with staff training, and support various restaurant operations while hours vary by week.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and hold a valid food handler’s card where required. This role offers benefits and opportunities in a dynamic retail environment at Nordstrom.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to vary hours and days.
• Food handler’s card where required by local/state regulations.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality.

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Food handler’s card

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a friendly host/hostess in Newport Beach to warmly greet guests and seat them promptly. You will share menu knowledge, assist with staff training, and support various restaurant operations while hours vary by week.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and hold a valid food handler’s card where required. This role offers benefits and opportunities in a dynamic retail environment at Nordstrom.