Location:
Dallas, TX
Employment Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
Competitive
Job Description
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The host/hostess is to exude a strong sense of hospitality and welcome to all guests who enter into our space. This position requires a sense of hotel concierge mixed with smart service and guidance. After a proper greeting, the host will guide the guest(s) to their table or seat to enjoy the dining experience. As a Host/Hostess you will work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, environment to deliver the best dining experience to our guests by:
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Coordinates the operation and flow of the dining room during meal service periods thru seating and placement of guests
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Graciously greets and seats guests upon arrival. You must smile often!
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Ensures guests are well informed and understand when they will be seated
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Adjusts guest seating flow to balance customers among the various server sections
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Engaging in friendly conversation as you seat guests in a timely fashion
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Provides menus to guests
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Introducing guests to their server
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Manages special seating requests of guests consistent with table availability and special seating requirements
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Relay messages to servers, managers, and bartenders, as appropriate
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Assists with the duties of servers and server assistants, as needed
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Checks table settings for proper presentation and completeness, and checks server areas for proper supplies
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Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables to ensure they are ready for the next guest
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Always sincerely thanking guests as they leave and inviting them to return
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Answer the phone within 2 rings in a professional, upbeat and courteous manner (Be solutions oriented and welcoming!)
NON-NEGOTIABLES
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PRIORITY #1 - IS ALWAYS THE GUEST: YOU WILL SMILE AND ATTEND TO THEIR EVERY NEED. IGNORING THEM OR NOT ATTENDING TO THEM FREQUENTLY ENOUGH OR TREATING THEM RUDELY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
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UNIFORM: BE IN UNIFORM & ON TIME WHEN YOU WALK INTO WORK AND PLEASE SHOWER AND BE CLEAN SHAVEN.
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COMMUNITY: KNOW YOUR LOCALS AND YOUR LOCAL CULTURE.
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TAKE OWNERSHIP IN WHAT YOU DO: IF SOMEONE IS UPSET OR CONFUSED DO NOT LEAVE THEM WITHOUT AN ANSWER. TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION EITHER THROUGH YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR GET A MANAGER INVOLVED.
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CLEAN CLOSE: CRUMB FREE AND FOOD FREE SECTION WHEN YOU CLOSE.
Requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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High School diploma or GED preferred
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Minimum of 6 months of customer service, retail sales, or food service experience preferred
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Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
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Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
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Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions for up to eight hours or more
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Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers in English