Title:  Host Main+Abbey Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Host greets and seats guests for food and beverage service, while maintaining the seating flow and service of the dining room

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets guests on arrival and regards on departure in a warm and inviting manner
• Maintains full knowledge of restaurant lay-out and seats patrons based off of specific layout
• Works with communication devices such as telephones, two-way radio, guest paging system, and both computerized and manual table management system
• Interacts with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty
• Ensures and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the host podium and ensures the dining room floor is presentable at all times
• Communicates to management in a timely fashion any guest compliments or complaints
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of menu items and service as well as restaurant operations and culinary terminology
• Basic knowledge of dining room standards and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Customer service or food & beverage experience preferred
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, push, pull, lift, reach, twist, and bend while enduring prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• The employee may be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.