Host / Anchor

La Mar Cocina Peruana by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, is bringing its authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington.

Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, La Mar is a celebration of the traditional Peruvian cebichería, set within a casual yet upscale atmosphere designed to take its diners on a delicious exploration of the flavors of Peru.

La Mar focuses on delivering fresh seafood direct from the sea that exemplifies authentic Peruvian flavors. The La Mar menu consists of classic Peruvian dishes such as cebiches (citrus-based marinated raw fish), tiraditos (thinly sliced seafood), and causas (potato-based dishes). It also features grilled anticuchos, which are skewers of marinated meat meant to pay homage to Peruvian street food. La Mar’s menus always feature fresh, local ingredients and incorporate a wide variety of seafood that the country of Peru traditionally offers.

La Mar is committed to the environment. We promote sustainable seafood and actively work towards sourcing locally from fisherman and farmers. We are constantly striving towards a global sustainable business model and pride ourselves on working with the best ingredients the oceans offer exhibiting flavorful preparations of whole fish from around the world, served directly at the table.

With 8 locations across the globe in such places as Lima, San Francisco, Miami, Dubai and Doha, La Mar showcases Peru’s rich culinary heritage and the country’s emerging gastronomy on the world stage.

Position: Host

Position Summary:

As a Host at Acurio International, you are expected to represent the establishment with the highest level of service in regard to guest relations and professionalism. The responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas.

For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. Also, being responsive and guest sensitive as well as possessing a good sense of timing.

Responsibilities:

• Be presentable: Neat uniform, well-groomed hair, minimal accessories and personal hygiene.
• Attendance: Report to work on time as scheduled with a positive and pleasant demeanor.
• Follow Steps of Service to ensure guest satisfaction and create a memorable dining experience. Exceed the guest’s expectations.
• Clean, organize and maintain your stations as mapped prior to, during and after each seating.
• Provide detailed descriptions of food, beverages, and specials with suggestive selling.
• Follow proper procedure for safe food handling and beverage service in accordance with ServSafe training.
• Assist co-workers during peak times or whenever needed.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen with special requests, allergies, and modifications.
• Able to navigateToast P.O.S
• Close out all credit card transactions properly and follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Report all concerns to MGMT in a timely manner.

Essential Requirements:

• Available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept coaching
• Walks and stands during entire shift
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe
• Remain stationary for long periods of time
• Frequent washing of hands
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping
• You must be of legal age to serveliquor according to state law

Required Experience and Skills:

• Basic mathematical skills, handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Point-of-Sales skills
• Excellent communication skills; people and hospitality orientation.
• Organizational skills and multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of the Acurio International food & beverage menu and specifications
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Basset certification
• TIPS certification

Equal Opportunity Statement:

La Mar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at La Mar are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22