Restaurant Host Job at 21c Museum Hotels in Lexington

Company Description

21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Purpose

The Restaurant Host is the first employee to interact with arriving guests as they enter the restaurant. The Host greets, welcomes them into the establishment and seats them, providing the first impression.

Responsibilities

• Understands that they are the first impression of guests whether at the door or on the phone and behaves in accordance with high standards set by restaurant reputation.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co‑workers and guests at all times.
• Knows at least 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts and can explain them to a guest/caller.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.
• Fills in for multiple positions as needed.
• Delivers a prompt, accurate report of all income received during shifts worked.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, punctual, adaptable.
• Detail oriented, behaves calmly and recognizes order within chaos.
• Superior communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education / Experience

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Experience with Open Table preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm.

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