Host - Restaurant Dining Room

Host/ Hostess

The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting guest(s) and seating them at an appropriate table before they are introduced to their server. The Host/Hostess may perform a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas; Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting following HMSHost customer service standards
Records customer reservations or seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times
Maintains and updates restaurant seating charts
Proper set up and maintenance of the Dining Room areas before serving
Assists with maintaining sufficient stock of roll up silverware for the incoming shift
Seats guests and advises them on menus and beverage choices based on required in-depth

Oversees the delivery and servicing of food and beverages
Liaises between kitchen staff and floor staff to ensure the guests' experience meets concept/company standards
Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests checks to speed up service
Understands and follows HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures and maintain proper security of cash at all times
Patrols assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per

Performs other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, washing dishes, preparing food for the To-go areas and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles)

Customer service and cash handling experience preferred
Ability to read and interpret restaurant's seating chart
Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").