What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host/Hostess Rooftop Restaurant - Seasonal Position position at LondonHouse Chicago?
PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE GOALS
Greets and escorts guests to tables in restaurant, monitors the restaurant staff and maintains a courteous and efficient operation of the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring the greeting and service at the door and on the phone are at a Five-Star level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Meet and greet guests as they arrive, escort to table and present menu
· Maintain daily log book to coordinate communication between shifts
· Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the host stand
· Inspect all menus daily to ensure the most accurate information is available. Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area
· Always strive to exceed out guests’ expectations
· Run the floor plan board and assign stations to service staff
· Observes tables and keep track of clean, dirty and occupied tables
· Take guest information and quote wait to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available
· Answers host stand phone, make any necessary arrangements for reservations and answers questions concerning the menu and venue
· Maintain restrooms throughout the shift when applicable
· Perform opening and closing duties. Assist others with side work to include cleaning, stocking and folding napkins
SUPPORIVE FUNCTIONS
This position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the Operation Manager based upon the particular requests of the company.
· Assist co-workers, as requested, such as carrying coffee, tea pots, refilling guests cups, handling special guest requests and ensuring guest satisfaction
· Maintains a positive demeanor at all times
· Maintain an open line of communication between guest and management staff
· Attend required meetings
· Knowledge of restaurant operations, to include appropriate staffing levels, service equipment and guest relations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $20.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21