Restaurant Host

Austin Country Club Restaurant Host

Austin Country Club in Austin, TX is calling all customer service professionals to join our hospitality team as a full-time Restaurant Host!

We are a tradition-rich, private country club known for the quality of its membership and service that exceeds expectations. We pay our Restaurant / Country Club Hosts a competitive wage of $18/hour, plus tips. Our full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with up to a 4% match after one year of employment, and life insurance. Additionally, our hospitality team receives paid holidays, uniforms, free meals during working hours, and participation in wellness programs. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading about this full- or part-time opportunity in food service!

Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to Harvey Penick, one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived. As a private, family-oriented club that is rich in tradition, we are known for the quality of our membership and unmatched customer service that exceeds expectations. We are located along the banks of the Colorado River with Austin's iconic Pennybacker Bridge as our backdrop. Spanning over 180 acres of hill country vistas and canyon views in Davenport Ranch, our property is just 10 miles west of downtown Austin.

As one of the oldest and finest clubs in the south, we know that a great experience starts with great people. We have a tradition of excellence not only with club history but also with our team members. Our work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, flexible, and mission-oriented. To show our appreciation for all that our employees do, we offer generous perks as well as competitive, comparable compensation and professional development opportunities to help them gain valuable skills for their careers.

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to put your best foot forward and present yourself in a clean and professional manner? Can you balance multiple tasks while keeping up in a fast-paced environment? Do you work well as part of a team? Are you an exceptional problem solver? If so, please consider applying for this full-time Restaurant / Country Club Host position with our hospitality team in food service today!

This full-time customer service position in hospitality works a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

As a Restaurant / Country Club Host, you ensure that each and every member feels welcomed and at home at our country club by delivering friendly, first-class customer service. With a warm smile, you engage with each member who approaches the host stand and offer your assistance. You seat all members at our restaurant as they arrive and process any waitlist requests. With your vast food and beverage knowledge, you are able to explain our ingredient offerings, methods of preparation, and menu listings to our members as well as respond to any questions as needed.

In addition, you support other team members and managers with our premium guest services. Throughout the course of the day, you assist with the setup and breakdown of our dining area as well as ensure that the overall club environment is presentable. You monitor all hospitality areas, including our food and beverage storage, to make sure they are kept clean and are in compliance with safety guidelines. As issues arise, you communicate them to management in a timely manner and ensure they are taken care of promptly. You also participate in all scheduled meetings and training. Working as part of a food service team to keep our country club running smoothly brings you great fulfillment, and this is why you are a perfect addition to our hospitality crew!

What We Need From You:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Deep knowledge about wine, liquor, beer, and food service
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time as well as lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Excellent customer service skills
• Phone etiquette due to being responsible for to-go orders

Experience hosting or working for a club is preferred. Basic computer knowledge would be a plus but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you can meet these requirements and perform this full-time hosting job in food service as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!