Host/Hostess

Downriggers Restaurant
Port Angeles, WA Part Time | Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2024

Downriggers is seeking a friendly and outgoing individual to join our team as a Host/Hostess. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
- Greet guests with a warm and friendly smile upon arrival
- Escort guests to their tables and provide menus
- Assist with seating arrangements to ensure efficient use of dining space
- Manage the waitlist and estimate wait times accurately
- Answer phone calls and assist with reservations or inquiries
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host/hostess station
- Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations

- Assist other team members
- Handle guest complaints or concerns with professionalism and escalate when necessary
- Provide excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations

Qualifications:

- Must be 18 or older.

- We are looking for candidates that have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, self motivated and have good attention to detail.

- Great attendance and punctuality are essential.

- Open availability and reliable transportation is necessary.
- Previous experience in a customer service or hospitality role is preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Familiarity with POS systems is a plus
- Excellent phone etiquette and ability to handle high call volumes
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with guests, staff, and management
- Knowledge of food service industry standards and practices is a plus but not required

Join our team today and be part of an exciting restaurant environment where you can showcase your hospitality skills while providing exceptional guest experiences. Apply on this site or come on in and grab an application for fastest response. Please make sure your phone number is on your resume. Come join our great team!

Hourly plus tips.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.28 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • Port Angeles, WA 98362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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