KY - Malone's/Harry's - Host

Bluegrass Hospitality Group • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Malone’s is a premier restaurant offering something for everyone. Less than two percent of beef processed in the world is rated as “prime beef”, and Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to a vast selection of steak, enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites, and seasonal chef features. As a Malone’s Host, your job is to greet, seat, and present clean menus to guests in a friendly, professional, and quick manner. You will also be managing all incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate team member for help. You are to use the wait sheet and reservation list to control the flow and seating in different sections of the restaurant to ensure prompt service to our guests. You are to use Open Table to control the flow and seating in different sections of the restaurant to ensure prompt service to our guests. You are to maintain the wait list and quote waits to guests accurately.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motions required.
• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.
• Clear verbal communication with team members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Observe tables and keep track of which ones are clean, dirty, and occupied.
• Take guest’s information and quote wait times when tables are not immediately available.
• Clean, organize, and stock menus at the host stand.
• Answer phone calls concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Interact with guests coming in and as they leave to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Greet every guest that enters the restaurant.
• Phone Operator
• Seat Guests
• Keep the kitchen informed of traffic flow into the restaurant.
• Thank every guest as they leave the restaurant.

Benefits

• 🩺 Complete healthcare package, including dental
• 💰 Outstanding 401(k) plan with company match
• 🎓 Education reimbursement: $500/semester for full-time students working 20+ hours/week with a 3.2+ GPA
• 🚀 Opportunity to advance – 86% of managers are promoted from within
• 🍽️ Employee dining card
• 🤝 Supportive and strong company culture
• ❤️ Emergency family fund
• 🎄 Holiday closures (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees