Host Staff

  • Hebrew Senior Life
  • Dedham, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Courteously and professionally greets and seats all residents and their guests in the dining room, coordinates the activities of the food servers on schedule, maintains a neat and orderly dining room, takes responsibility for guest checks (issuing/collecting/reviewing). Keeps current on all local and state codes pertaining to food preparation, sanitation and storage and food allergens. Informs culinary management of food needs and residents likes and dislikes. Takes ownership of Resident satisfaction for service. Follows HSL Cultural Beliefs.

Core Competencies:

Individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain or demonstrate the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Working knowledge of all serving and busing functions
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully with Residents, Staff and Management
  • Capable of effectively running all aspects of a shift from start to finish in any of the three dining rooms
  • Ability to lead a diverse staff
  • Knowledge of general Host/Hostess procedures: scheduling, sections, service, set up and side work
  • Maintain a genuine interest in geriatric care and follow HSL Cultural Beliefs

Position Responsibilities:

  • Courteously and comfortably seat Residents and their guests
  • Responsible for guest check control and accuracy prior to sending them to the Finance Department
  • Delegates and inspects Server side work
  • Manages dining room reservations
  • Assists during the shift with Serving and Bussing as needed
  • Has a working knowledge of Resident dining tendencies and meal needs and preferences
  • Works with Front Desk and Marketing Staff on Hospitality Table and marketing guests
  • Assists with training and orientation of new dining room personnel
  • Acts as Supervisor in the absence of Management or Supervisors
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth running dining room
  • Accurately completes a nightly Host/Hostess Report

Qualifications:

  • Able to work flexible hours and days, including weekends and holidays
  • High School diploma necessary
  • Minimum of one year experience as a Wait Staff and Bus Staff at Orchard Cove or in an upscale hotel or restaurant
  • Maintain current ServSafe and Mass Food Allergen certification
  • Ability to pass a CORI background check and physical exam including TB test
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and to walk short distances
  • Frequent stooping, reaching and lifting
  • Works in a clean, well lighted and ventilated environment
  • Possible work hazards include: cuts, burns, slips and falls
  • Follow uniform policy and good personal hygiene

4pm-8pm Wednesday - 4pm-8pm Friday and 10am-8pm Saturday

Remote Type

On-site

Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job ID: 490064808
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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