Host - The Depot
About The Position
The Depots's daily purpose is to craft excellence in all we do so as to foster authentic hospitality for our guests and each other. Our commitment to excellence, growth, hospitality, & teamwork define our restaurant group. We look for individuals to join our team who have integrity, practice authenticity, maintain a positive attitude while at work, and understand the importance of putting in maximum effort daily. At The Depot we focus on sustainably sourced & fresh seafood, high quality proteins, and locally grown produce on our ever-evolving and globally inspired menu. We compliment our incredible cuisine with a wide array of spirits, a boutique wine selection, rotating beer options, and a creative craft cocktail program. We are looking for a customer-focused Host to join our team! You will be welcoming guests, seating them in the restaurant, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional dining experience. You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.
Requirements
- Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
- Friendly and customer-focused personality
- Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
- Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
- Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
- Daytime & Night time availability required
Responsibilities
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Provide guests with menus
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings
- Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages
- Answer the phone. Take to-go orders when necessary.
- Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
