Host/ Hostess

Amara at Paraiso•Miami, FL

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Host/Hostess, reporting to the General Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Guest Services Manager, is responsible for greeting guests, managing waitlists, providing estimated wait times, accommodating seating requests, seating guests, offering menus, inspecting tables, relaying messages, and handling phone etiquette. They must also report to work on time and as scheduled, understanding that their shift ends only upon approval by the Manager on Duty (MOD).

Requirements

Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Nice To Haves

No previous restaurant experience required.

Responsibilities

Warmly and graciously greet all guests with a smile upon arrival.
When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.
When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party.
Call out name and number of party when tables become available.
Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
Seat guest guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name.
Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed.
Maintain proper phone etiquette.
Call guests by name when speaking to them over the phone.
Always ask for email address via phone when taking a reservation.
When taking a reservation, ask if it is for a special occasion.
Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Understand shift ends once approved by MOD.