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Proudfoot & Bird

Restaurant Host

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

About this job... Restaurant hosts are often the first smiling face the guest sees when arriving to the restaurant. Responsible for ensuring quick, engaging, and effective communication with guests, the restaurant host plays a critical role in overall guest satisfaction. Restaurant hosts must maintain communication with restaurant management and servers and seat guests according to preferences and restaurant capability. What you'll be doing... Set up the restaurant and/or lounge area for service Stock all areas with necessary items, equipment, and tools, and manage stock throughout shift Provide each guest an individualized greeting using charisma and stylized communication Purposefully navigate and seat each guest with respect to individual requests Warmly accept telephone calls consistent with brand standards, thoughtfully listen to each guest inquiry, and provide accurate information or assistance Maintain cleanliness of restaurant spaces to be inviting and accommodating Effectively communicate with restaurant staff and management to ensure quality guest experiences and smooth restaurant operation Complete additional duties as assigned Requirements... Ability to speak, read, write, and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace Able to stand, walk, grasp, bend, and pivot repeatedly Able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally

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A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.

$27,194 / year median in Iowa

+13% projected growth

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