Host- Salty's at SEA - FT

Concessions International•SeaTac, WA

About The Position

The Host supports restaurant operations by delivering superior guest service through prompt recognition, greeting, and seating of guests, as well as performing other assigned duties. The role presents menus consistently, maintains tables and a neat workstation, answers calls and handles or directs reservation inquiries, and communicates with restaurant personnel to help meet guests’ needs. The Host also refills beverages, removes service items and condiments, follows safe food-handling and hygiene practices, observes workplace safety standards, reports equipment malfunctions promptly, and completes opening or closing side work according to established checklists. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They must be able to understand spoken and written English, read and comprehend simple instructions, communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, perform basic arithmetic, and use reasonable understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions. The job regularly involves continuous standing and walking, lifting and carrying items weighing 0–20 pounds, frequent handling, and occasional stooping and bending. Close vision is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to understand English, both written and verbal.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate information effectively with customers and coworkers, individually and in small groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply reasonable understanding when carrying out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Ability to continuously stand and walk; lift and carry items weighing 0–20 pounds; frequently handle objects, tools, or controls; and occasionally stoop and bend.
Close-vision ability.

Responsibilities

Promptly recognize, greet, and seat guests with a smile in accordance with established service standards.
Present menus consistently while providing high-quality service.
Set tables with appropriate silverware and keep the workstation neat and clean.
Answer incoming calls, make reservations, or direct callers to the appropriate people.
Communicate with restaurant personnel to help ensure guests’ needs are met.
Refill beverages and remove service items and condiments according to establishment procedures.
Follow safe food-handling and proper hygiene practices.
Follow workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipment and immediately report equipment malfunctions to management.
Perform opening and/or closing side work according to established checklists.
Perform other duties as assigned.