Restaurant Cashier/Hostess

Highgate Hotels•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The restaurant cashier/hostess is responsible for accepting payment for food and beverages and making proper change for guests. He/she is also responsible for the lobby coffee bar and assisting in promptly greeting and seating all guests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

Responsibilities

Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Take drink orders with attention to detail (preferred coffee, flavors, among others).
Prepare beverages according to recipes .
Brew coffee and maintain stock for cups, lids, sugars, cream and other items
Collect money and/or credit cards from guests and servers, and make correct change.
Operate the approved credit card machine.
Prepare cashier report at end of shift.
Pay out servers’ and service attendants’ tips, if applicable.
Greet and seat guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner.
Perform opening and closing duties according to established side-work checklist
Be attentive of guests’ needs and assist in providing a pleasant dining experience.
Properly take reservations for all outlets.
Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials in all applicable outlets.
Answer the phone according to standards.
Communicate effectively and courteously over the telephone.
Assist servers and host/hostess in the serving of guests, as needed.
Ensure quality control of menus with regard to cleanliness and appearance.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.