Restaurant A Host/Hostess

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center (Crestline Hotels and Resorts) • Athens, OH

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Host/Hostess position will be responsible for greeting and seating guests for breakfast service. This role requires the ability to think on your feet while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor. The host will also prepare guests for their dining experience and may assist with serving coffee and beverages.

Requirements

• Must be able to think on your feet.
• Must maintain a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must get along well with others.
• Must be TIPS, CARE (or equivalent) certified, or become certified by the first day on the job.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests for breakfast service.
• Manage table rotation among servers to ensure equitable distribution.
• Prepare guests for their dining experience and assist with beverage service.
• Check restaurant for proper set-up upon arrival.
• Verify micro machines are set to the proper menu.
• Fill out floor plan, assign sidework schedule, and post it at the host stand.
• Gather specials and daily information for menu class.
• Conduct menu class.
• Seat guests following station rotation and issue menus.
• Record guest numbers and track station rotation.
• Be familiar with micro procedures.
• Check opening sidework before servers go on break.
• Set micro machines for the next shift and turn them off.
• Be familiar with hotel facilities, their locations, and hours of operation.
• Provide directions to hotel facilities or information sources.
• Follow all reasonable requests from management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED