Host / Hostess

Host/Hostess Position

We are currently seeking a Host/Hostess to join our team! We are looking for the hours of Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4pm-8pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Join a team who has fun together and enjoys interacting with our caring residents.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and complimentary food for Dining Service staff.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement, Retirement Savings with company match-with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Generous Earned Time Program -with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Time and one-half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager on Duty, the Host/Hostess is responsible for creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents and guests.

• Greeting and seating residents and guests in a professional, courteous manner
• Supervising the activities of service persons in the dining room to ensure proper service and sanitation procedures are followed
• Maintaining a professional management approach in the training and supervision of staff, and following established procedures
• Assisting in training of new service employees with proper dining room etiquette
• Handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards
• Performing and assisting with pouring/providing beverages and other service and bussing functions as necessary
• Monitoring seating flow, dining room services and food availability on an ongoing basis to ensure prompt and courteous dining service
• Conferring with the Manager on duty on any unusual problems or requests
• Responsible for supervising the closing of the Main Dining Room
• Overseeing and assisting with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.
• Occasionally acting as supervisor to close the department for the shift
• Assuming responsibility for self-safety and that of immediate work environment.
• Attending annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws, and fire and safety
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or Waiter/Waitress -preferred
• Understanding of fine dining etiquette- preferred
• Teamwork/Professionalism with a positive attitude
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Serve Safe Certified - preferred

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.