Host - Atlanta, United States - Hotel Clermont & Tiny Lou's

Description

We're looking to hire an energetic and outgoing host/hostess with outstanding customer service skills. You'll need excellent communication skills to answer phone inquiries and make reservations. Your main duties include welcoming guests and guiding them to a table that has been cleared and cleaned. You'll ensure that there are enough seats for the entire party and check that each guest has tableware.

Your attire should be professional and neat, with comfortable shoes so you can stand on your feet frequently throughout your shift.

If you're a real people person, and a team player who can multitask and pitch in to help with other duties as needed, we want to meet you Apply today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Help clear and wipe down tables and set up tables with utensils and glassware for the next party
• Check the dining room constantly for cleanliness and organization and restock condiments on the table as necessary
• Direct customers to their seats, ensuring tables are set properly with enough tableware for each diner, water glasses are filled, and menus are sanitized
• Learn the menu, including the daily specials and accurately describe how dishes are prepared
• Handle booking of reservations, be quick to solve seating problems, and troubleshoot any phone inquiries from customers

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hosting experience preferred
• Willing to be a team player
• Effective communicator with all staff, guests, and management
• Highly organized with great time management skills
• Thrive in a fast-moving environment with quick decision making skills
• Some restaurant, hospitality, and/or food services industry experience is preferred
• Must have excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills, as well as the ability to deal with customer requests in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner
• For this position, a high school diploma or the equivalent GED is needed, as well as a good understanding of how to speak and read English
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced atmosphere with periods of standing on feet for an extended length of time