Restaurant Host/hostess - Phoenix, United States - HMSHost - San Tan

Description

San Tan

HMSHost at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Terminal 3

3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard

Phoenix, AZ 85034


With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit We Offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match or Pension
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program refer a friend and earn a bonus

- _Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details._


Summary:

The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting guest(s) and seating them at an appropriate table before they are introduced to their server.

The Host/Hostess may perform a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.

This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager.


Essential Functions:

• Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting following HMSHost customer service standards
• Records customer reservations or seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times
• Maintains and updates restaurant seating charts
• Proper set up and maintenance of the Dining Room areas before serving
• Assists with maintaining sufficient stock of roll up silverware for the incoming shift
• Seats guests and advises them on menus and beverage choices based on required indepth knowledge
• Oversees the delivery and servicing of food and beverages
• Liaises between kitchen staff and floor staff to ensure the guests' experience meets concept/company standards
• Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests checks to speed up service
• Understands and follows HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures and maintain proper security of cash at all times
• Patrols assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per establishment procedures
• Performs other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, washing dishes, preparing food for the Togo areas and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles)

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Customer service and cash handling experience preferred
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to read and interpret restaurant's seating chart
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)