Host/Hostess

Huey's Restaurant•Memphis, TN

35d•$12 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

A hostess or host greets customers as they enter a restaurant, immediately seats them, or places them on a waiting list. They may also handle phone calls and customer queries about the restaurant and menu and assist various restaurant staff when necessary. Huey's, locally owned and operated, has been a staple of the Memphis community for 50 years. We're known for our blues, brews, burgers, excellent customer service, community outreach, and family environment.

Requirements

High School Student or Graduate
Ability to stand, walk, run, squat, or bend for the shift, up to 6 hours.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Use the computer program to enter orders.
Good judgment.

Responsibilities

Greeting guests warmly upon arrival with eye contact, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas.
Bussing tables
Ensure quality control of the food
Fill ice bins
Maintain restaurant cleanliness
Serve as a Food Runner, assisting the servers and delivering food to tables
Act as a To-Go Attendant, responsible for the takeout area and all take-out orders
Answer phones with a “smile” and a proper greeting
Making sure all orders are complete, including sauces or sides and making sure all orders have napkins and utensils.
Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant
Guiding them to their table
Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area
Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff
Assist servers and bartenders during downtime with bussing tables and running food