Host - Restaurant/ Bar (Part Time)

HOST/HOSTESS

The Sea Pines Resort is Hilton Head's premier Beach and Golf Resort located along 5000 oceanfront acres for more than 50 Years. Since 2009 The Sea Pines Resort is the only resort to receive the Forbes Four Star Award on Hilton Head Island. Join the Heart of Hilton Head Island! We are currently recruiting full & part time energetic team members for our exquisite Restaurant venues.

JOB SUMMARY :

A Host/Hostess presents a positive first impression of the establishment's friendliness, excellent service and high standards. The Host/Hostess also greet Guests upon arrival, inform Guests of their wait time, monitor a waiting list, enter Guest names into the computer system, show Guests to their table and bid Guests farewell as they leave. As a member of an energetic team, the Host/Hostess may also need to answer the phones and fill to-go orders when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter's name
Use visual cues to seat Guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
Adhere to all posted opening/closing side work duties as it relates to position.
Attend Pre-shift at designated time
Be aware of daily specials
Be knowledgeable of all menu items, their garnish, contents and preparation methods and be prepared to answer any guest questions about the menu in a direct, concise way. Be knowledgeable of Sea Pines Resort standards as it applies to beverage service.
Memorize table numbers, station numbers, and contents of stations as they apply to the number of servers working. Memorize pivot points of each guest at each table.
Exhibit a sense of teamwork, pride and confidence at all times, be friendly and smile with the guests as well as with other employees.
Become familiar with all special coupons, discounts and payments accepted at the resort and how to process them through MICROS.
Have thorough understanding of hours of operations for all Sea Pines Resort outlets as well as entertainment and special event schedules.
Become proficient in cash handling and 'point of sale' check administration as well as become familiar on how to process 'to go' orders.
Become familiar with all Restaurant Daily paperwork as it applies to the operation of each shift.
Each employee is expected to carry out all reasonable requests by management, which the employee is capable of performing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience serving customers either in a restaurant or banquet setting.
• 1-4 years education at the high school level or equivalent education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred

BENEFIT CONDITIONS:

• Competitive Wages
• Health , dental, vision, life and other insurance after a 60 day waiting period.
• Free unlimited golf rounds for all employees on Atlantic Dunes and Heron Point golf courses (cart fee applies)
• Discounted room rates for employees and family at both the Inn & Club at Harbour Town and our Homes & Villas
• Discounted food & beverage, resort apparel, and activities including fitness, tennis, and golf
• Special employee events
• Additional Voluntary Benefits available through Colonial Life available to Full Time and Part Time employees after 60 day waiting period
• 401(k) with company match and Profit Sharing for all employees (must complete (1) year of service and 1,000 work hours to receive company match)
• Employee Referral Program
• Preferred Pricing on Tournament tickets to the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing