What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Host - Gypsy Kitchen DC position at Southern Proper Hospitality Group?
Lead Host -Gypsy Kitchen DC
Benefits
As an hourly employee some of the benefits you can enjoy are:
- 50% employee discounts for you and up to 3 guests, at our many brands!
- Medical benefits after being full time for one year
- Referral bonus for bringing your friends on board
- Growth Track - Kick start your career in hospitality
Responsibilities
The restaurant host/hostess is the first employee to interact with arriving guests as they enter the restaurant. It is the job of the hostess to greet arriving guests, welcome them into the restaurant and seat them. The guests receive their first impression of the service of the restaurant by their exchange with the hostess. Duties include:
The restaurant host/hostess is the first employee to interact with arriving guests as they enter the restaurant. It is the job of the hostess to greet arriving guests, welcome them into the restaurant and seat them. The guests receive their first impression of the service of the restaurant by their exchange with the hostess. Duties include:
- Monitor the opening dining sections of the restaurant for empty and cleaned tables, estimating wait times for guests, monitoring the guest wait list, and ensuring that the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting.
- Answer the telephone and book reservations or answer inquiries.
- Assist with floor planning maneuvering to accommodate large parties
- Ensure that all guests entering and leaving the restaurant are addressed with a greeting or farewell.
- Escalate guest concerns that are brought to your attention to the manager.
Requirements
- At least 1 year restaurant experience required.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
- Friendly demeanor.
- Ability to effectively communicate (fluency in English required)
Compliance Statement
The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.
Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires may be subject to a background check/drug screen, depending on the position. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.
The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.
Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires may be subject to a background check/drug screen, depending on the position. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.
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