Idaho's Best Seafood Restaurant is Hiring Amazing Hosts

Smokin Fins • Idaho Falls, ID

7d • $10 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho's Best Seafood Restaurant is seeking a friendly and organized Host to be the first point of contact for guests. This role is crucial in creating a positive and memorable dining experience by greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring a smooth transition between the waiting area and dining tables. The position is with OTL Restaurant Group, a dynamic restaurant group with 10 locations across Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado, dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences with a focus on quality, hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Requirements

• Be 16 years of age.
• Possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 10:00 am to 11:00pm.
• Must be able to stand and work for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion work without the assistance of restraints, braces or other incumbrances that limit range of motion or physical activity.
• Must be able to lift, move and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 85 for extended periods of time.
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Nice To Haves

• A positive, upbeat attitude that cascades to your team and our customers.
• A reliable, can-do attitude and an unmatched work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintains a GUEST focus while performing duties.
• Greet and seat guests, present menus to guests, inform them of specials, soups and their server’s name.
• Maintain wait list, record accurate guest information and quote wait times accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Maintain reservation book, record accurate guest information. Run floor plan board.
• Observe tables to keep track of clean, dirty and occupied tables. Communicate guest needs or requests effectively with server staff. Clean, organize and stock menus at host area.
• Answer phone calls.
• Answer questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Thank all guests as the leave the restaurant and invite them to return.
• Assist in clearing tables as needed.
• Prepare beverages and expedite food orders as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (“PSSL”)
• Paid family and medical leave Insurance (“FAMLI”)
• Public health emergency leave (“PHEL”)
• Flexible work schedules
• Meal discounts
• An opportunity to grow your career path within our family of brands.

What This Job Offers

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