Host, Sorelle

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Primary role of the Host is to be responsible welcoming guest warmly and ensuring they have a positive start to their dining experience. The Host manages reservations, seating arrangements, and waitlist and communicates effectively with the serving team to provide seamless service. Exceptional organizational and customer service skills are key to creating a memorable dining experience for all guests.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet guests warmly as they enter the restaurant and assess their seating preferences.
• Escort guests to their table and present menus, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Communicate wait times to guests when necessary and keep them updated while they wait.
• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions.
• Manage reservations and maintain an organized seating chart to maximize table turnover and efficiency.
• Use the reservation or waitlist system to assign tables based on reservations, guest preferences, and server sections.
• Update the waitlist and communicate with guests, ensuring prompt seating as tables become available.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the host station and entrance area.
• Ensure menus are clean and presentable, replacing any damaged menus as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior hospitality and/ or food & beverage experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in communication with guests, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computer skills. Must have complete knowledge of POS system.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items, prices and methods of preparation. And to use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties.
• Must have complete knowledge of products and specifications that is outlined in the dinner menu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.51 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Host/hostess: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charleston, SC 29401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18