Job Overview:

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Answer telephone, take reservations and manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Warmly and graciously greets all guests upon arrival.

· When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.

· When immediate seating is limited, records guest names and number of people in party.

· Call out name and number of party when tables become available.

· Provide guests with estimated waiting time, always maintaining a professional, courteous attitude when confronted with hostile, impatient or irate guests.

· Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.

· Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.

· Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server's name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.

· Relay messages to servers and bus-persons as needed.

· Maintain supplies of mints and toothpicks at the host stand.

· Clean menus of food and stains.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the manager on duty.

· Thanks guests as they leave and invite them to return. Relay guest comments or suggestions to the manager on duty.

· Explain the restaurant concept to guests.

· Give directions to the restaurant to guest inquiring for it.

Qualifications:

· No previous restaurant experience or training required. On the job training will be provided. Experience is a plus.

· Must be a team player and demonstrate organizational skills.

· Must have excellent interpersonal skills and confidence.

· Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

· Excellent verbal and telephone skills to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with our guests.

· Must have exceptional grooming habits.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

· Be flexible and willing to assist as needed to ensure all restaurant standards are met

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 -- 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)