Host/hostess job description
Hosts or hostesses are often employed by upscale food service restaurants to manage the reservation list and the waiting list for a specific schedule. They are expected to treat guests in a pleasant manner, help them to their reserved tables, and explain the restaurant's menu as needed.
Example host/hostess requirements on a job description
- High School Diploma or equivalent degree
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage service
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- A friendly and professional demeanor
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a team
Host/hostess job description example 1
Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc host/hostess job description
Qualifications:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- High School diploma preferred/GED accepted
- One (1) year experience in fine dining hospitality and/or full service senior living preferred
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- You must have excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.
Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards.
Qualifications
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will…
Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.
Sunrise Senior Living was again named as one of the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune and certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 5th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work ®
Host/hostess job description example 2
Red Robin host/hostess job description
We have immediate opportunities available to join our team for anyone who is at least seventeen years old . (In New Hampshire, however, you must be at least 18 years old).
As a Team Member at Red Robin, youll enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for ALL team members
- EXCELLENT Opportunities to grow with us - over 40% of our Managers were hourly Team Members
- Multiple opportunities for raises in your first year, and continued opportunities beyond
- Flexible work schedule
- Referral bonuses for bringing new members to our team
- Eligible for 401(k) retirement plan (if qualified)
- 50% discount on Red Robin food and 25% for your family
Red Robin isn't your typical burger restaurant. Since the doors opened at our first location in Seattle in 1969, weve always been a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun!
Now Hiring / Immediate Opportunities for Full Time and Part Time:
- HOST / HOSTESS
Your friendly demeanor is the first thing our Guests see, and we want you to make it a great lasting impression! This restaurant Front of House job for Hospo / Hospitality Team Members will focus on Guest seating, greeting, and reception / reservation duties, you also will be expected to provide great customer service.
Our mission is clear : Make it fresh. Make it fun. Make it memorable. And above all, make 'em smile. Become a part of our team today!
Red Robin International, Inc & our independent franchisees each hire their own employees and establish their own terms and conditions of employment, which may differ from those described. We are an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer who values having a diverse team in all we do.
Red Robin is a full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities in a casual dining restaurnat environment.
Host/hostess job description example 3
On The Border host/hostess job description
Restaurant Host / Hostess / Greeter is generally offered as a part time restaurant job.
Prior experience as host, hostess, greeter, maitre d, matradee, maitres d, or other part time restaurant job highly desirable.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Requirements:
Host / Hostess / Greeter:
- Some experience is preferred, but we will train the right person also.
- A warm and outgoing personality with a passion for food and customer service.
- Must have a commitment to deliver a unique and memorable guest experience.
- Punctual, patient, and mindful.
- Fluent in English and proficiency in other languages is a plus.
- Familiarity with OpenTable is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting and seating Guests in timely manner
- Managing restaurant waiting list during high volume times to accurately set guest expectations
- Assisting in cleaning, clearing, and resetting tables for our next guests
- Performing opening and closing duties
- Monitoring table rotations.
- Keeping track of prepared tables for new guests.
- Answering the phone, taking reservations, and in some cases managing take-out orders.
Restaurant Host / Hostess / Greeter is generally offered as a part time opportunity.
Please apply if looking for: host, hostess, greeter, maitre d, matradee, maitres d, part time, restaurant job
Special Instructions
Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
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