Citygate Grille Restaurant Host
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Department: CityGate Grille Restaurant
Reports to: General Manager
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.00-$18.00/hour
Availability: Must be available Friday and Saturday nights
Role Summary
This individual is responsible for greeting arriving guests, seating, establishing rapport and assisting with their overall restaurant experience.
Responsibilities
- Meets arriving guests with cordial greeting, escorts to assigned tables, issues menus, and solicits rapport in order to accommodate specials needs or requests.
- Assigns sections and notifies servers of new guests in their section to ensure the guest receive immediate attention.
- Maintains a highly visible appearance in the restaurant during the entire shift and helps servers and bartenders when necessary.
- Manages and controls reservation book (open table) to ensure quality service.
- Elicits feedback from departing guests on their experience and service.
- Exhibits a professional appearance and maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
- Answers telephones using the standard greeting in a pleasant & professional manner.
- Takes complete and accurate messages and/or reservations from guests.
- Keeps a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Attends daily pre-shift meetings.
- Maintains a complete and up-to-date knowledge of all menu items, daily additions and beverages offered.
- Follows hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
- Understands applicable emergency procedure and evacuations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High school Diploma or equivalent education.
Certification in alcohol awareness program (BASSET) is preferred.
Experience:
- Background in Customer Service or experience working in a restaurant.
- Previous experience with MIRCOS system a plus.
- Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Neat and clean appearance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Must be able to bend, squat and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
Benefits Offered
- 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
- Hotel/Restaurant Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Incentive Programs
We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.