Host

1909 Gastropub in Old Town Temecula is seeking Hosts who are passionate and excited about providing an exceptional guest experience! We pride ourselves on our craft cocktails, beer, wine, excellent food, and extraordinary guest experience! Our ideal candidates will have a passion for guest experience and assisting/supporting the team while maintaining the highest level of standard! As a part of the 1909 team, you get to embody our Team Motto……… RESPECT, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, AND QUALITY! At 1909, our Hosts are more than greeters—they are hospitality ambassadors and the first impression of our restaurant. We believe genuine hospitality begins the moment a guest walks through our doors and continues until they leave. Our Hosts play a vital role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and memorable experience for every guest. Excited to hear what it takes? Strive on High Energy and Busy Environment? HOST RESPONSIBILITIES Treat all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations Greets andInteracts with every guest as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant Fills to-go orders, if applicable Take names on waiting list -Takes guest information and quotes wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available. Run the floor plan board Engage in a conversation with guests while walking them to their table Bring water bowls, 4paws menus to guests with animals Observes tables and keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables Cleans, organizes, stocks and counts menus at host area Maintains restrooms throughout shift Helps to sweep and clean all areas of the restaurant as needed Helps clear, clean and bus tables as needed Engage and motivate team members to work together to accomplish tasks Perform additional tasks to support overall success of restaurant HOST REQUIREMENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGETO APPLY Must be able to obtain Riverside Food Handlers Card Must be able to obtain Responsible Beverage Service Certificate Must have outgoing and friendly personality Always keeping a positive and upbeat attitude Must love to SMILE!! Host or Customer Facing Experience Preferred, not required Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks Must speak fluent English; Excellent verbal communication Works well and efficiently under pressure Flexibility and willing to work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts Reliability and Punctuality is a must Takes pride in professional appearance Activities include, but are not limited to, walking, or standing for 6 to 8 hours at a time, reaching, stooping, lifting or carrying 25 or more pounds, carrying, talking, sitting, able to wipe down bar, tabletops, chairs, and booths; able to pick up debris from floor; able to push vacuum or mop. PAY Earn a base wage of $16.90/hour + tips, with the opportunity to average around $21.00/hour depending on your shift, volume, and performance. We’re a high-energy, fast-paced restaurant with a steady flow of guests—so if you bring great service and hustle, the earning potential is strong every shift. PERKS & BENEFITS Be a part of a high energy and engaging team! Delicious Food Employee discounts Retirement Savings Program APEX Health Preventative Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr