Restaurant Host/Hostess

Plumpjack Management Services • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 1913, the PlumpJack Balboa Cafe is a multi-generational San Francisco institution and a classic neighborhood gathering hub. The cafe offers signature favorites, seasonal dishes, and a famed Espressotini. The role of the Restaurant Host/Hostess is to provide a gracious and approachable experience for guests while ensuring service standards are maintained.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Must have current Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate that reviews all California liquor laws.
• Basic knowledge of foods, service standards and procedures.
• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient.
• Diplomatic and calm with strong verbal communication skills.
• Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Good team player.
• Customer service focus.
• Able to work productively with little supervision.
• Trustworthy and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Extend a courteous, friendly, and professional greeting to guests at arrival, and to thank them at departure.
• Handle to-go orders over the phone or in person. Responsible for proper reporting and cash handling at end of shift.
• Record and document all House Account tabs according to PlumpJack’s policies.
• Ensure the Restaurant Manager is aware of all guest comments and complaints.
• Provide prompt, efficient, and gracious service, in person or over the telephone, including making restaurant reservations, greeting guests with salutations, seating guests as they arrive, providing menus, and responding to all requests for information regarding the restaurant.
• Ensure proper rotation of service stations when seating guests.
• Ensure the cleanliness and good condition of all menus, check presenters and wine lists used during each shift.
• Properly record covers, staffing, service flow and guest comments in logbook, for each shift.
• Assist with the selling and maintenance of all Balboa merchandise (i.e., hats, sweatshirts, etc.).
• Represent and market the Restaurant in a positive and professional manner as requested and continually promote PlumpJack internally and externally by attending special events when requested and building relationships both on and off property.
• Promote and comply with all policies and procedures of PlumpJack.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions and avoid injury to self and others.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas and equipment.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
• Adhere to the attendance and punctuality policy as outlined in the PlumpJack Employee Handbook.
• Report to work as scheduled and be prepared to start work in business casual attire.

What This Job Offers

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