Host - Sol

Location: SOL Newport, CA 3101, 251 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA Compensation Range: $16.90–$17.40/hr Purpose: The host/ess is responsible for delivering a friendly greeting upon guests arrival, promptly seating the guests, and bidding them farewell and inviting them back upon their departure. Responsibilities Greet guests immediately upon arrival Inform guests that their table is ready and invite them to the table Carry guests’ drinks to their seats/tables from the bar area and transfer their tab to the table if needed Pull out chairs and tables to make it easier for guests to sit down Answer calls promptly and politely Utilize all tables on a rotation to achieve highest turnover of guests and maintain smooth flow of the restaurant Keep host stand well organized and stocked Move furniture as directed by management, including tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, equipment, etc. Tour the restaurant in intervals to identify any empty tables Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints while maintaining a positive attitude escalating to management when necessary Complete opening/running/closing side work duties as assigned Assist teammates with opening/running/closing side work duties upon request Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned Qualifications & Skills High School Diploma preferred Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Valid Driver’s License 18+ years of age Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards Minimum of one (1) year related experience Familiarity with Opentable Proper lifting techniques Guest relations Sanitation and safety Safe alcohol service Full service restaurant operations Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public Working Conditions Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, depending on guest volume Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays Physical Requirements Ability to walk long periods of time Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time Ability to understand the speech of another person Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr