Hostess vs caterer/server

Differences between hostess and caterer/server duties and responsibilities

Hostess example responsibilities.

• Assist guests in booking reservations and manage guest history data using OpenTable reservation system.
• Welcome guests upon arrival and provide seating arrangements base upon OpenTable reservations and guest preference.
• Greet by name and escort patrons to their personalize private dining area while coordinating reservations and exemplifying customer service
• Help bar back when need and learned minimal skills in bartending.
• Make managers aware of guests' special dining requirements and allergies.
• Set up and maintain continental breakfast buffet, hors d'oeuvres and VIP bar.
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Caterer/server example responsibilities.

• Experience caterer, providing services from assembling full-service buffets to serving guests at outside catering events and private parties at restaurants.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately through the provided POS system
• Perform accurate POS system transactions for in-seat patrons; beverage and alcohol orders.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign stations and service areas.
• Experience training new employees, working as a server, service bartending, as well as catering large events.
• Inventory control, stocking food and beverage trail, planning events, bartending, catering, and serving guest at parties.
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