What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host position at SPACE 519?
The Lunchroom at SPACE 519 is looking for a Host | Front Counter Associate who is friendly and outgoing to join our team. As the first impression for our guests, this role is key to achieving our goal of delivering a memorable experience for all who dine with us. We offer a small team where all team members’ contributions are valued.
The Host | Front Counter Associate will be profession and polished in appearance; gracious and friendly in demeanor; and ready to deliver exception service to the store’s upscale clientele. Previous restaurant | café experience, excellent communications skills and a positive energy are required. Experience with Toast preferred – computer proficiency and phone etiquette are both mandatory.
This is a morning | day shift with required weekend availability, however occasional private parties and store sponsored events occur in the late afternoon and evening. Please learn more about our business and view our menu by visiting www.space519thelunchroom.com.
General Responsibilities Expectations:
- Maintain a professional and friendly communication style with in-person guests – and on the phone and in email – to create a welcoming client centric environment.
- Serve as restaurant ambassador | concierge to greet each guest as they enter and do whatever is necessary to assure they have the best experience possible.
- Have full knowledge of each table’s service status and use that information to give guests the best seating experience possible.
- Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage offerings, including: ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service; be able to explain all food and beverage items listed on the menu.
- Ring all to-go food and beverage items and properly handle payments with 100% accuracy.
- At the beginning of each shift create a seating plan that bests utilizes the restaurant’s space. Use knowledge of regulars and VIPs to put them in the best seats to assure they have the best experience.
- Assist with daily setup and breakdown of the dining area and midday resets, as needed.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
- Monitor sales of Lunchbox items, wine and fancy foods and report back to management on sales trends and popularity.
- This includes restocking and remerchandising all Lunchbox items and keeping track of all inventory regularly.
- Weekend and morning availability.
We are growing in 2025 and will have multiple opportunities for advancement.
SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $17 - $19