Lead Host - Chimayo

DESCRIPTION:

A Host, or Greeter, is responsible for warmly welcoming customers to our restaurant and ensuring that they are seated and receive attentive service. Duties include maintaining a waitlist of patrons during busy meal service, passing out menus, handling online ordering to-go’s and accepting phone calls. Other requirements include good communication skills, teamwork, cleanliness, and ability to stand and walk for extended periods (10 hours). Pay rate will be determined by previous experience, skill level, and attitude.

ABOUT US:

Whether you're looking for casual or fine dining, Bill White Restaurant Group has you covered. We operate eight of the most successful and well-known local establishments. For almost 30 years, Bill White has solidified the dining standards in Park City. Beginning in 1993 with Grappa Italian Restaurant, to the most recent, Billy Blanco's Motor City Mexican, we have worked to cultivate and deliver a diverse range of cuisine. With a passion for creating the finest culinary experiences, we strive to be the best and to maintain that position in this competitive market. We always lead with our love of the Park City community. We are looking to hire those who share these values. We love to foster growth and encourage promotion within our teams. Come grow with us!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant

· Helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their table

· Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area

· Providing customers with menus and answering any initial questions they may have

· Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff

· Answering phones and scheduling reservations with large parties

· Have great customer service and positive attitude to team and guests

· Must present a professional attitude and appearance

· Acknowledge guest opportunities and offer options

· Maintain an open line of communication with Managers

· Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner

· Regular attendance and on-time to all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job

· Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possess skills that allow you to warmly interact with guests and help keep restaurant operations running smoothly.

· Prior customer service experience in the hospitality industry- preferred, not required

· Positive attitude and interpersonal skills

· Good communication skills and phone etiquette

· Flexibility when working alternating shifts

· Ability to stand for long periods of time

BENEFITS:

· All Company employees are eligible to receive 50% off food items during their employment at any of the Bill White restaurants. Including Grappa, Chimayo, Windy Ridge Café, Sushi Blue, Ghidotti’s, Billy Blanco’s and Pine Cone Ridge American Cuisine.

DISCLAIMER:

** THE DISPLAYED HOURLY RATE INCLUDES THE AVERAGE HOURLY RATE AS WELL AS THE CALCULATED AVERAGE HOURLY TIPS FOR THIS POSITION. COMBINED HOURLY RATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING BUSINESS LEVELS. **

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Required)
• OpenTable: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30