Hostperson - Gymkhana - Aria
About The Position
As a Hostperson at Gymkhana, you will be the warm and inviting first impression our guests encounter, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience steeped in the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine. Your primary responsibility will be to greet guests in a courteous, timely, and professional manner, ensuring they feel welcomed as soon as they walk through our doors. To enhance the lively atmosphere of Gymkhana, you will maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment, ensuring that every detail reflects the restaurant’s commitment to excellence. You’ll assist Food Servers, Bus Persons, and Food Service Runners by providing essential guest contact and table information, ensuring seamless communication that keeps service flowing smoothly. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of the team that cultivates a rich dining experience, where guests can explore tandoor-grilled specialties, fragrant biryanis, and our delectable chaat-style sharing plates.
Requirements
- Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in a restaurant as a Hostperson or Food Server preferred
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Open Table system preferred
Responsibilities
- Communicate with Restaurant Reservations regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests – responsible for conveying all such information to management
- Maintain knowledge of scheduled daily activities and in‐house groups, daily house count, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code of the restaurant
- Greet guests promptly as they enter the restaurant
- Answer phones, keep accurate count of reservations and handle reservation book
- Ensure menus have proper inserts and are current according to the most recent change, and replace all menus in poor condition
- Communicate the needs of the guests to the kitchen and management, inform management of guest reactions and comments, and assist management as needed to ensure smooth operation and quality service
- Frequently check back with guests who are waiting to be seated; make it evident to guests that they have not been forgotten and that tables are being prepared for them
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas; shut down podium and forward phones to voice‐loop at end of shift
Benefits
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
