HOST/HOSTESS (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Baltimore, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Culinary Services Group is hiring a part-time Host/Hostess at The Homestead at Springwell Senior Living in Baltimore, Maryland. The role is responsible for seating residents in the dining room and handling customer service situations. No prior experience is required; training is provided. The position has variable days and hours, with multiple shifts available and rotating weekends required. No late nights are indicated. The fixed pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

The Host/Hostess greets and directs guests to tables, helps create an enjoyable dining experience, and promotes a safe, clean, and orderly environment. The role also involves supporting and supervising dining-room food-service associates, helping train new team members, assisting with service and occasional bussing, and ensuring safe food handling and sanitation practices. The Host/Hostess may operate dining-room equipment, assist during special events, and help evacuate guests during emergencies.

Culinary Services Group describes its culture as collaborative and rooted in integrity, with an emphasis on valuing team members’ contributions and supporting growth, development, and impact. Uniforms are provided, and the posting lists training and growth opportunities and free parking.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required; the employer is willing to train.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests and direct them to tables based on availability or their seating preferences.
• Help create an enjoyable dining experience and promote a safe, clean, and neat environment for guests and associates.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate flexibility, patience, and an interest in people.
• Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
• Supervise dining-room food-service associates to ensure proper customer service, food handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Help train new food-service team members.
• Supervise dining-room closing and ensure side work and station setup are completed properly.
• Know emergency safety procedures and help evacuate guests in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Assist with service, including occasional bussing and food service, while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
• Work with staff from other departments to perform job duties and support special events or functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Uniform provided
• Training and growth opportunities
• Free parking
• No late nights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed