Hostess for Bistro Restaurant

Host/Hostess Position

The main responsibility of a host/hostess is to greet guests pleasantly, in a timely manner upon their arrival to the restaurant. The ultimate goal of a host/hostess is to welcome guests to their dining experience in a warm and friendly manner. The host/hostess will seat guests, present menus to guests, inform guests of their server, and answer any intermediary questions prior to the arrival of the server.

Responsibilities:

Greet and seat guests

Present menus to guests

Create and organize wait lists

Manage floor plan

Answer phone and answer any questions regarding the menu and restaurant

Manage the call-ahead/reservation list in tandem with a manager

Interact with guests as they leave the restaurant in order to ensure positive dining experience

Skills:

Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers

Superb reading and writing skills in order to create wait list and decipher wait time

Excellent organizational skills

Multitask in a high volume setting

Working Conditions:

Be able to stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift

Be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently

Be able to carry up to 15 lbs.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Prior restaurant experience is not required

Barcelona Wine Bar