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Jonathan's Ogunquit

Host Person

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $38,064/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Ogunquit, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

Job Description

Job Description Title:

HOST PERSON

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager & Dining Room Manager Summary of Position:

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

▪ Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival. SMILE ▪ Always greet the guest with standard greeting, "Good evening (or afternoon), welcome to Jonathan's. How may I help you". ▪ When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant. ▪ When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party. ▪ Call out name and number of party when tables become available. ▪ Provide guests with estimated waiting time. ▪ Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible. ▪ Seat guest guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations. ▪ Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server's name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness. ▪ Relay messages to servers and buspersons as needed. ▪ Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return. ▪ Be competent at operating our OpenTable system

Qualifications:

No previous restaurant experience required. ▪ Be able to working in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours). ▪ Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests. ▪ Must have exceptional grooming habits. Jonathan's Restaurant 1

Host/Hostess Description Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal Pay:

$17.80 - $18.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Referral program

Physical Setting:

Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

Evening shift

Work Location:

In person