Host/Food Runner
Alvarado Street Brewery•Salinas, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
OVERALL We are seeking candidates who have a passion for craft beverages, awesome food, hospitality and the desire to be a part of a team. Reporting to the General Manager this critical position fulfills and exceeds guests’ expectations by greeting our guests and overseeing dining room activities to create an exceptional dining experience. This position is located at Alvarado on Main in Oldtown Salinas and is an hourly position with hours that will vary based on business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to oversee the efficient seating and scheduling of dinner guests
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and listening
- A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
- Passion for providing extraordinary service
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- At least 6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
- Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Valid Safe Food Handling certification (ServSafe) if handling food
- Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods
- Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Able to maneuver on uneven ground
- Able to read and follow written English instructions
- Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and crawl on occasion
- Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly using appropriate techniques and tools
- Able to safely navigate crowded spaces
- Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
- Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure coverage of the entrance, greeting arriving guests and thanking those that are leaving
- Oversee and assist in maintaining cleanliness of outlet
- Check all menus for cleanliness and accuracy
- Answer the telephone, provide accurate information, and give directions to restaurant
- Maintain waiting list, select table and escort guests to the table
- Resolve guest problems whenever possible and direct communication with manager
- Answer questions regarding menu items as requested
- Clear tables and assist with set-up as needed
- Describe table settings to busser, whenever set-up differs from the usual
- Call to confirm large parties
- Schedule reservations according to established procedures
- Take beverage order and serve drinks when necessary
- Run food orders to guests
- Bring guests' needs to the attention of appropriate dining room staff or management
- Other various tasks as assigned
- Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures
Benefits
- Complimentary beer with in-house and take home privileges.
- Discounts on food and beverage at our Carmel, Salinas, and Monterey locations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
