** Host**

**Job Category****:** Restaurant Hourly **Requisition Number****:** HOST002378 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

****All new hires receive a 1k signing bonus after being hired!! Details to be discussed at the interview.****

****Summary****

The Host is responsible for taking care of guests and assisting the team with front of house duties. Our Hosts are responsible for engaging and welcoming guests, by phone or in-person, setting the tone of hospitality and warmth within the restaurant and managing the flow of guests when managing waitlists. The Host supports the team and helps to create and maintain an exciting, inviting and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy, outgoing individual who will help to foster connections with friends, family and the community through service, food and drink. The ideal candidate should love to work with people, be detail oriented and be able to smoothly handle high pressure situations. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

****Responsibilities****

* Must think on your toes, to make adjustments and decisions quickly, and constantly keep your guests experience at the forefront. Logic, drive, and a genuine love of people are necessities.

* Must gracefully field phone calls, answer guest questions, and direct calls to the appropriate

* Greet guests, escort them to tables, assist guests with Next Door On-Demand, provide menus and table settings as needed.

* Responsible for clearing, sanitizing and resetting tables as needed.

* Assist other servers and staff as needed; model and promote teamwork. Complete and assist with side work whenever possible; this includes but is not limited to ensuring restrooms are tidy, sweeping or mopping floors, cleaning surfaces and ensuring all areas of the restaurant are stocked appropriately.

* Demonstrate superior organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

* Perform side work, setup, and assist with proper opening and closing of the restaurant.

* Perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality, while always maintaining an environment of hospitality.

* Promote and embrace the restaurants community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, an outgoing nature and a pleasant, professional appearance.

* Maintain companys safety and cleanliness standards and be able to effectively communicate those standards to guests, as needed.

* Maintain a welcoming demeanor at all times. Responsible for setting the tone of hospitality within the restaurant at all times.

****Qualifications****

* Superior temperament, adaptable nature and great communication skills.

* Motivated professional with a love for taking care of others.

* Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.

* Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.

* May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.

* The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* Must be able to serve alcohol.

****Working Conditions****

* Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.

* Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to 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.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk.

* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.

* The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

* The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

****Salary****

* $14.77 hourly plus tips

****Benefits we offer for Full-Time Employees!****

* PTO and Paid Sick Time

* Health, vision, and dental insurance

* Wellness reimbursement program

* Store discount

* Educational Reimbursement

* Advancement Opportunities

* Great Company Culture and Community Involvement!

**The Kitchen Restaurant Group is an EEO Employer**

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