Lead Host

2 years

A Host, or Hostess, is responsible for welcoming customers to a food service environment and ensuring that they are seated and receive attentive service. Their duties include maintaining a waitlist of patrons during busy meal service, passing out menus and accepting phone calls.

The Host/Hostess is a key position in the front door staff and imperative to driving business into the restaurant. The Host/Hostess is responsible for coordinating and managing all reservations, dining room and banquet seating, guest assistance, guest needs and the flow of guests in and out of the restaurant. Hospitality and communication skills are necessary and required. This position also includes light administrative duties and use of reservation systems. The Host/Hostess is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the front door, guest arrival, seating and departure, in accordance with restaurant Standards.

Lead Hosts should have exceptional customer service and communication skills, and be able to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations

Lead Host / Hostess Job Description:

A Hosts duties primarily focus on ensuring the guests have a positive experience as soon as they enter the restaurant. Examples of Host duties and responsibilities include:

Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant

Helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their table

Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area

Providing customers with menus and answering any initial questions they may have

Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff

Answering phones and scheduling reservations with large parties

Be able to perform coat check duties as assigned by guests and management team

Checking on facilities (i.e. restroom cleanliness)

Any other additional duties as assigned by upper management

Responsible for welcoming and greeting all guests

Keep contact with regular guests

Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone

Positive attitude and aim to provide communication skills

Training new employees : Training new employees and filling in where needed

Contribute your part to the management team

Final responsibility for all bookings and reservations and flag complaints to management.

Availability to work in shifts as needed

Flexible availability on nights, weekends, and festive days

Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift

Managing the seating chart : Keeping the seating chart up to date and monitoring the restaurant's activity to ensure an efficient dining flow

Coordinating teams of hostesses : Communicating with team members to maximize efforts and coordinate seating

Available to work late nights, weekends, holidays and long days as necessary. Must be able to stand and or walk for long periods of time without sitting.

Compensation: Hourly ($24.00)

Ability to Multitask

Time Management

Strong Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Conflict Resolution

Team leadership skills

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Stress Management

Customer Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution skills

Leadership

Ability to Train and Mentor Others

Empathy

Proactive Communication

Initiative

Physical Stamina

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Professionalism

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