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Jonathan's Ogunquit

Host Person

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What they do

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.

$35,249 / year median in Maine

+12% projected growth

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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