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About Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community dedicated to cultural connections, art, culture, and politics, and serving the community with food, conversation, and purpose. Position Job Type: Variable Pay Rate: $17.95 Company Benefits Competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, one week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, company life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Responsibilities Serve as the initial point of contact for the restaurant, greeting each and every guest warmly with a smile. Provide guests with menus and seat them at tables or waiting areas. Receive and record patrons' dining reservations via company software. Coordinate with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed. Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, respond to complaints, or engage in conversation. Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls. Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup. Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies, and clean restrooms when necessary. Support the food runner/exPO for to‑go orders, including checking IDs and presenting orders to guests. Collect payment when needed. Other duties, as needed. Qualifications Must have a warm and inviting personality. Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of three shifts per week. Must love talking to people. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr 14th & V