Job DetailsJob LocationAptos, CAPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$17.00 - $18.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftAnyJob CategoryRestaurant - Food ServiceDescriptionSUMMARY: A host is the first person a customer when walking into the restaurant. We are looking for enthusiastic and customer service-oriented hosts to great and seat customers, take reservations, and ensure a positive guest experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet guests as they approach the restaurant with a positive and welcoming attitude
- Seat guests, provide menus, and offer to turn heaters on (if weather prompts)
- Answer calls at the host stand, respond to inquiries, transfer calls, and take to-go-orders
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper set up
- Inform patrons of establishments specialties and features
- Direct guests to designated meeting rooms or resort rooms
- Receive and record patrons dinning reservations and preferences on OpenTable
- Communicate room charges to the front desk (if applicable)
- Operate cash register to accept payments for food and beverages
- Assist with preparing and serving food and beverages
- Clean windows and dust restaurant areas to ensure optimum cleanliness for our guests
- Assist bussers if there is a need for tables to be cleared or set up to accommodate incoming reservations
- Communicate with Restaurant Manager any discrepancies in reservations
- Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must provide prompt and cordial service to all guests
- Cash handling skills required
- Ability to navigate a POS system
- Ability to multitask by greeting guests, taking phone calls, and walking guests to their tables
- Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
- Apply critical thinking to solve problems in standardized situations
- Ability to communicate clearly and promptly with restaurant and kitchen staff
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Prior resort and/or hospitality experience preferred
- High school diploma or equal to a GED
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
- Food Handler Certificate required
- TIPS certification preferred
- Must present proof you are legally authorized to work in the United States
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
- Ability to lift 25-50 points
- Stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to carry 5-10 pounds
- Frequently stoops, stands, lifts, pours and carries
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools and controls