What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host position at Plant Food + Wine?
We are a busy restaurant that is part of a growing international hospitality group and have an open role for host. As a host, you will greet guests as they enter and show them to their table or waiting area. You will also answer phone calls and direct them to proper locations, make reservations and a manage our reservation system, handle 3rd party ordering and to-go ordering. We are looking for an individual who can maintain ascetics such as lighting and music. You should also be able to maintain a calm, friendly and professional demeanor through busy services and manage guest expectations. To do well in this role you should be comfortable standing for long periods and managing a very busy shift.
Hostess Responsibilities:
- Greeting guests as they enter, and putting them on a wait as necessary.
- Providing guests with menus and answering any initial questions.
- Seating guests at tables or in waiting areas.
- Assigning guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of customers.
- Engaging with guests to ensure they're happy with food and service.
- Responding to complaints and helping to resolve them.
- Answering phone calls, taking reservations and answering questions.
- A knowledge of the menu.
- Helping out with other positions in the restaurant as needed.
- Providing great customer service.
Hostess Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
- Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary.
- Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
- Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system.
- Able to work in a busy restaurant environment.
- Restaurant experience a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
Physical Setting:
- Upscale casual restaurant
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Venice, CA 90291: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $16 - $18