Server/Host

Host duties and responsibilities

In order to be successful as a Host, candidates will have a variety of duties to complete. Their main responsibility will be greeting customers at the door as they arrive, but other duties to note include:

• Let patrons know of wait times and contact them as a table becomes available
• Take reservations over the phone, online platforms, or in-person
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming front-of-house experience
• Provide novelty gifts to children as they leave the restaurant, if included in the establishment’s operation
• Seat guests at designated tables and take drink orders, if necessary
• Answer questions about the food and beverage menu, as needed
• Understand the needs of wait staff to ensure sections are not overcrowded

Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities

This section of your Restaurant Server job description highlights the functions the candidate will perform in your organization when hired. Here are some examples of a Restaurant Server’s typical responsibilities:

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
• Taking customers’ food and drink orders
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
• Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
• Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $5.25 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5 - $13