Host/ Hostess delivering exceptional guest experiences through professional service and operational excellence, managing reservations and ensuring guest satisfaction, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, in a hospitality environment, on-site role.
Job Description
The Host/Hostess is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences through professional service, operational excellence, and seamless coordination with front-of-house and kitchen staff.
This position serves as the first point of contact for guests and plays a critical role in managing reservations, optimizing seating capacity, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout service.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver a professional and engaging welcome to all guests, creating
positive emotional connections and setting the tone for their dining
experience
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage offerings,
operational procedures, and quality assurance standards across all outlets
- Execute reservation management through digital platforms,
maintaining accurate and organized booking records
- Coordinate seamlessly with servers and front-of-house staff,
understanding point-of-sale operations and service protocols
- Greet and seat guests promptly, strategically managing table
assignments to optimize seating capacity and guest experience
- Monitor wait times and guest flow during service periods, providing
timely updates to both guests and staff
- Handle guest inquiries and phone reservations with professionalism
and accuracy
- Communicate dietary restrictions, special requests, and menu
information to kitchen staff and guests in a clear and informative manner
- Address guest concerns and complaints with empathy and
professionalism, working toward prompt resolution and satisfaction
- Execute responsible cash handling procedures, including opening and
closing the cash register during assigned shifts
- Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and food handling policies and
procedures
- Maintain an organized and well-stocked host stand, ensuring menus,
reservation materials, and promotional items are readily accessible
- Collaborate with management and service staff to ensure smooth
operations during peak and off-peak service periods
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
- Highly responsible & reliable.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and
courteous at all times.
- Ability to go above and beyond for internal and external guests.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and
courteous at all times.
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Other language a plus.
How to Apply
