Restaurant Host

Host/Hostess Position

We're looking to hire an energetic and outgoing host/hostess with outstanding customer service skills. You'll need excellent communication skills to answer phone inquiries and make reservations. Your main duties include welcoming guests and guiding them to a table that has been cleared and cleaned. You'll ensure that there are enough seats for the entire party and check that each guest has tableware. Your attire should be professional and neat, with comfortable shoes so you can stand on your feet frequently throughout your shift. If you're a real people person, and a team player who can multitask and pitch in to help with other duties as needed, we want to meet you! Apply today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Check the dining room constantly for cleanliness and organization and restock condiments on the table as necessary
• Welcome all diners with a friendly attitude to create an excellent first impression
• Guide diners to their seats and make sure everyone has the correct number of menus, utensils, napkins, and filled water glasses
• Know the menu items and how dishes are prepared and be able to answer any questions about daily specials
• Respond to phone inquiries professionally and secure reservations while ensuring all seating issues are quickly and efficiently handled

Qualifications

• For this position, a high school diploma or the equivalent GED is needed, as well as a good understanding of how to speak and read English
• Prior food services, or hospitality service industry experience is preferred but not required
• Adapt easily to working in a fast-paced team environment with long hours of standing on feet and moving around
• Skills needed for this role include excellent people skills, time management, organization skills, and the ability to handle customer requests and situations quickly with a pleasant demeanor

Compensation $15 - $16 hourly About Pennyflower

Founded in 2005, Rolling Hills Hospitality operates 19 hotel properties with a central focus on exceeding the expectations of its guests. Rolling Hills Hospitality has positioned itself as one of the premier hotel development and management firms in the region by embodying high operational standards while achieving simplicity that can be applied to any business model. Through our management agreements, we are responsible for hiring, training, and leading over 300 employees throughout the Ohio Valley. Rolling Hills Hospitality currently maintains upstanding relationships with the nation's top hotel companies, including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. Built on the principle of "if we take care of our employees, then our employees will take care of our guests," our goal is to create a fun working environment for our employees so that we are positioned for growth and excitement for years to come.