Host/Hostess

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits
Job Description:
HOST
The Host is the initial contact with the guests. Therefore, it is essential to start guests off with a positive experience at the front door. A Host is anyone who greets, seats and pages guests. In addition, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).
Basic functions of the Host include:
Opening doors, where applicable
Welcoming and thanking guests
Answering questions - accurately and politely
Maintaining a clean and organized waiting area
Answering the phone
Directing guests to areas & restrooms
Providing security for co-workers, guests and celebrities
Assisting servers, bussers and managers
Performing opening, closing & side duties – cleaning glass, polishing brass, sweeping & vacuuming the floor, wiping menus, restroom maintenance, etc.
Assuring the complete satisfaction of each and every guest
Creating memorable experiences
Entertaining guests to create “Raving Fans”
Job Requirements include:
Performing duties which require bending , reaching and standing for long periods of time
Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
Following all uniform guidelines
Practicing all safety & sanitation standards
Recycling products, where possible
Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests
Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement
This Cafe may cross-train the restaurant Hosts and the Retail Sales Associates. Please see the Retail job description.