Host Part-Time Highlands Ranch, CO

Egg Harbor Cafe•Highlands Ranch, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The "Hospitality Support Team" at Egg Harbor Cafe in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, includes roles such as host, food runner/drink runner, barista, and busser. Team members are crucial in enhancing the guest experience by supporting servers with drink and food delivery, accommodating arriving guests, clearing tables, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area. Egg Harbor Cafe aims to build a strong base of regular customers by upholding standards of excellence, fostering a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, and serving a diverse menu. The role is integral to making Egg Harbor Cafe the top choice for dining out. Team members will engage in daily interactions with guests and colleagues, contributing to a fulfilling and positive experience for everyone. Shifts are early, with no night work, and generally flexible, though weekend and holiday availability is important. The cafe is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with a later opening on New Year's Day. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, responsible, trustworthy, prompt, reliable, and self-motivated, possessing a positive attitude, flexibility, energy, dedication to goals, morning enthusiasm, a genuine enjoyment of people, motivation to learn and grow, honesty, and a strong work ethic. Hosts are the first and last point of contact for guests, responsible for a positive and enthusiastic interaction, welcoming customers, seating them appropriately, and managing wait times accurately. Additional duties include handling to-go orders, managing table setups, communicating effectively with other departments, assisting with beverage and food running, clearing plates, maintaining cleanliness, performing opening/closing duties, and side work, all while maintaining a friendly demeanor.

Requirements

Responsible
Trustworthy
Prompt
Reliable
Self-motivated
Positive attitude
Flexible
Energetic
Dedicated to achieving goals
Energized in the morning
Genuinely enjoys being around people
Motivated to learn and grow
Honest
Great work ethic
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Understanding that busiest days are on the weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Welcoming customers with a polite and friendly approach.
Seating guests in their desired place and in a coordinated manner.
Handing to-go orders to guests.
Taking guest information and quoting wait times accurately.
Managing table setups and arrangements.
Communicating effectively with other departments.
Assisting other departments when assigned by management (i.e., making beverages, running beverages or food, clearing plates, etc.).
Keeping the restaurant common areas clean and tidy.
Supporting other tasks as needed.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Performing opening/closing and on shift side work and maintenance properly.
Wearing a friendly smile throughout the shift.