What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hostess position at North Beach Village Resort?
Job Details
Job Location: Wine Garden - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Description
- Welcome guests to the venue
- Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
- Answers telephone address customers queries, processes and tracks reservations in Opentable according to established procedures
- Escort guests to assigned dining tables
- Seat guest guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
- Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their servers name.
- Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
- Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
- Maintain a clean reception area
- Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
- Control the volume of the restaurant and assure guests waiting are practicing social distance
- Inspect and maintain daily menus to ensure quality, condition, and appearance while developing a complete working knowledge of all menu items and daily specials
- Processes and handles all take-out/delivery food orders in accordance with established procedures
- Other duties may be assigned by the department head
North Beach Village Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
- Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events
- Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, and cash handling policies and procedures
- Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette
- Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time
- Must be able to withstand working in heat, rain, sun, and cold
- Attention to cleanliness and safety
- Patience and customer-oriented approach
- Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
- Responsible and trustworthy
- High school diploma is a plus but not required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
