Sunrise #85 Host

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Medical & Dental

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Shift meals 50% off

Job summary

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a friendly host/hostess to greet guests at the door and manage seating with a warm, welcoming presence. You’ll guide guests to tables, handle the waitlist, and maintain a neat foyer and host station.

Strong English skills and a customer-first attitude are required. The role includes answering phones, coordinating with the manager on duty, and supporting opening/closing duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to greet guests warmly and maintain a cheerful presence.
• Must manage the waitlist and seating flow efficiently.
• Excellent customer service and communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests entering the restaurant and direct to tables.
• Escort guests to tables and manage seating flow.
• Maintain cleanliness of foyer and host station; restock menus.
• Answer phones and relay questions to the manager on duty.
• Assist with shift changes and opening/closing duties.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming guest experience.

Skills

Guest greeting

Waitlist management

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

You’re the first smiling face our guests see every time they enter a Flanigan’s, and likely the last as they go on their merry way. You set the tone for the entire experience, greeting all of our friends and family in a warm and welcoming way. You help usher guests to their tables, manage the flow of seating, field inquiries, and greet people on the way out, just as nicely as on the way in. We’re always looking for the most friendly, hospitable people to join the team.

• Displays and maintains a cheerful and courteous temperament, as well as displays a neat and clean professional image
• Greets guests with Flanigan’s "Smile Talk"
• Engages guests in Flanigan’s "Smile Talk" while escorting them to table in a timely manner
• Efficiently manages the Wait List for seating
• Communicates guest’s questions or concerns to Manager on duty
• Keeps foyer, host/hostess station, wait area clean and free of debris, restocks and cleans menus
• Restock and maintain restroom cleanliness for guest
• Answers telephone within 4 rings, and answers guests’ questions, and/or directs guests to proper staff member
• Conclude guests’ visit with Flanigan’s "Smile Talk"
• Perform shift changes, opening/closing duties, assigned sidework
• Can reach, bend, stoop frequently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Complete and pass Florida Responsible Vendor program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes
• Five (5) Day Work Week
• Paid Vacation One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Health Insurance - Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan - Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Shift Meals at 50% Off