What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host/Hostess position at Playa Mesa?
More than just a Mexican kitchen, Playa Mesa is a vibrant and inviting retreat with a tranquil south of the border ambiance that will leave all of your troubles at the door. Our host team is the finely tuned to greet each guest with a sincere and warm smile, and we go out of our way to make each guest feel at home.
The Host/Hostess is a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, excellent organization and communication skills enhance the dinning experience.
Responsibilities:
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Provide guests with menus
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seating
- Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
- May operate POS system for takeout orders, to accept payments for food and beverages
Qualifications:
- Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
- Must have Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) compliance through Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
- Must have or be willing to attain ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification
- Friendly and customer-focused personality
- Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
- Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
