Restaurant Host

Part Time Position

Host $16.50 hr. Tips and Gratuity included.

Open for job rotation of Server Assistant, Food Expeditor, and Buffet line

Open to cross training

Greet customers as soon as they walk through the door and thank departing guests for coming in

Be presentable, neat, and with a genuine smile at all times.

Maintain a neat, organized front-of-house environment

Adhere to the sanitation process and procedures

Maintain waiting list of patrons with accurate wait time; while managing the flow of guests between different stations to ensure even workloads for wait staff

Assist with opening/closing tasks and side work as needed

Learn food and beverage menu

Answer phones and schedule reservations for small and large parties

Assist in cleaning tabletops

Take calls for food to go

Collect money and credit cards

Follow cleaning procedures (Sweep, Mop, Windows, etc.)

Observe restaurant guests to ensure high quality service (refills, etc.)

Work with restaurant colleagues to create a positive dining experience for guests

Clear and sanitize all dirty tables after guest leave

Clean and organize workspace, tables, silverware, and buss cart

Sweep floor after each guests leaves

Take all silverware, plates, glassware to dishwasher

Alert servers to guests in need of attention

Roll silverware

Assist servers/bartenders with water, bread, butter, soups and salads

Restock dishes for line cooks at the countertop

Expeditors make sure the orders are being cooked in a timely fashion, so that all orders for a table are ready at the same time and make sure that once the food is cooked, servers run food to the table while it's warm and ready

Knowledge and Experience

Skills of reading body language to establish when the clients want their order to be taken

Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 50lbs.)

Math skills required (basic level)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

At least 1-2 years' experience in serving

California food handlers' certificate

Knowledge of Point of Sales System

Inventory Control

Key Competencies

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Reliability

Listening Skills

Adaptability

Planning and Organizing

Teamwork

Integrity

Honesty

High energy level

Integrity including honesty and high ethical standards

Reliability including good timekeeping

Attention to detail

High work standards including the ability to meet performance standards without supervision

Position Requirements

Colleagues must be able to work flexible work schedules as needed; including nights and weekends; and Holidays

Colleagues must be able to rotate shifts as needed.

Colleagues must be able to be on their feet for 8-12 hours during their shift.

Colleagues must be trained and practice Self-Management of their mission