Greeter/Cashier/Host(ess)

$31,200 - $52,000/Yr

Wasabi Ankeny - Ankeny, IA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Ankeny, IA

About the position

The Greeter/Cashier/Host(ess) position at Wasabi Ankeny involves welcoming guests, managing seating arrangements, and handling takeout orders in a busy restaurant environment. The role is essential for ensuring a positive dining experience and requires excellent communication skills, multitasking abilities, and a customer-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet incoming and departing guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact.
• Escort guests to assigned dining areas and present menus.
• Announce the server's name and inform the server of new tables.
• Manage a waitlist during busy times.
• Seat guests in proper rotation to ensure all servers get sat equally.
• Clear tables quickly and efficiently for cleaning and reseating.
• Receive call-in take-out orders and input them into the system without error.
• Package to-go orders, ensuring all necessary materials are included.
• Handle cash transactions and validate credit charges.

Requirements

• Experience in a restaurant environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Good phone skills and patience for handling to-go orders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cash handling and payment processing.
• Knowledge of restaurant specials and hours of operation.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule