Zingerman's Roadhouse Host

Zingerman's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Job summary

Zingerman’s Roadhouse is seeking a personable Host to deliver the Roadhouse experience. The Host reports to the Restaurant Managers and leads other hosts on shift, ensuring smooth seating, reservations, and guest flow.

This part-time position requires weekend and holiday availability and offers $13–14/hour plus tips, with typical earnings topping $18–20/hour with strong service. Responsibilities include arriving on time, managing OpenTable seating, providing accurate wait times, greeting guests,

Qualifications

• Arrives on time for shifts, meetings, and classes.
• Follows training compact and takes responsibility for training.
• Follows service steps and manages order accuracy.
• Gives great service over the phone and handles multiple lines.
• Reviews reservations and prepares in advance for guest arrivals.
• Provides accurate wait times to guests.
• Keeps workspace neat and completes side work.
• Knowledgeable about the menu and Roadhouse tours.
• Has strong OpenTable knowledge and understands seating flow.
• Delegates tasks and communicates with leaders and staff.
• Participates in weekly huddles and knows key Roadhouse metrics.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them according to availability and reservations.
• Assist in managing reservations and guest flow during peak times.
• Maintain a tidy, efficient front-of-house workspace and assist team as needed.
• Provide engaging, friendly service and uphold Roadhouse standards.

Skills

Front of house experience

Leadership on shift

Guest relations

OpenTable knowledge

Phone skills

Tools

OpenTable reservations system

Job description

Description

The Host is responsible for delivering the Zingerman’s Roadhouse experience to all guests and reports directly to the Restaurant Managers and leads the other hosts on shift.

Part-time Must be available on weekends & holidays

Wage: $13-14/hr + tips (avg 18-20/hour+)

Essential Functions:

• Arrives on time for all shifts, meetings, and classes.
• Follows the training compact and takes responsibility for his or her training.
• Follows the three steps to great service, the four steps to order accuracy and the five steps to handling a customer complaint.
• Gives great service over the phone and is able to handle multiple phone lines.
• Responsible for reviewing all reservations and being prepared in advance of their arrival including accommodating requests
• Give accurate wait times to guests in order to maximize business and minimize wait
• Keep cover counts equitable across the serving staff whenever possible
• Provide great internal service to all staff (with a focus on servant leadership)
• Has advanced knowledge of OpenTable reservation system, able to plot tables in advance, correctly give wait times and make judgment calls regarding reservations.
• Understands the flow of seating and has positive communication with the managers and the kitchen.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling
• Is a leader in collecting, connecting and communicating guest information and reservation details to the appropriate service provider.
• Carries themselves with confidence, gives positive first and last impressions to guests.
• Positively responds to requests for help from guests, managers, and staff.
• Is knowledgeable about the menu and is able to answer questions about the menu, is able to complete a Roadhouse menu tour.
• Knowledgeable about upcoming special dinners and private events.
• Maintains neat workspace; thoroughly checks running and closing sidework of all
• members of the host team on any given shift and completes all assigned door runner side work.
• Effectively and consistently delegates tasks to the rest of the host team, asking for help from leaders and other staff when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in weekly huddles and/or is responsible for knowing Roadhouse key measures and numbers.
• Follows the staff member guidelines.

Success Patterns

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Has one to three years experience as a door runner/maître d’ in a high-end service environment
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with guests and front and back of house staff.
• Has worked effectively as part of a team.
• Has successfully managed guest’s dining experience in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Passionate about great food and great service.
• Interest in learning about food, people, business.
• Self-motivated, especially under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented.
• Can handle complexity and paradox.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bold! Engaging! Entertaining!

Physical Demands:

• Bending, stooping, and being positioned upright for long periods at a time
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to balance and relocate a tray with drinks and/or dishes