About the Host Position:
Our high-end, fine dining establishment Haystacks seeks a friendly, upbeat Host or Hostess to work variable shifts, including weekends. The ideal candidate loves making small talk with customers and is willing to learn patrons' names in our small-town establishment. He or she should be willing to fill in as needed for busboys, servers and bartenders to keep up with busy shifts. Some back-of-house assistance might be needed, such as with counting down tills and inspecting/cleaning restrooms. If you love the restaurant business and genuinely enjoy people, we need to hear from you.
Hosting Responsibilities:
- Greet customers as soon as they walk through the door
- Provide patrons with accurate wait time estimates during busy periods
- Maintain a neat, organized front-of-house environment
- Seat guests and take initial drink orders as needed to ensure ideal speed of service
- Assist with opening/closing tasks and side work as needed
- Learn food and beverage menu
- Rotate seating between different stations to ensure even workloads for waitstaff
- Answer phones and schedule reservations with large parties
Hosting Skills:
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Flexible schedule, particularly for weekend/evening shifts
- 1+ years customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
- Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time
- Advanced time management experience
- Friendly, open disposition
- Team player who looks for ways to help out other employees whenever needed
- Willingness to work at least every other holiday