Host/Hostess Joe Muer Seafood - 2.6 Detroit, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Table assignment Greeting customers Host/hostess experience OpenTable Guest rapport building Venue guest services Full Job Description Joe Muer Seafood is looking for an outgoing Host/Hostess to join our team. We are looking for an individual who is charismatic and ready to greet our guests at the door. You will be responsible for greeting and seating guests, accommodating guests needs, taking phone calls, making reservations, and helping out throughout the restaurant when needed. Join us at one of the largest restaurant groups in America, where you will have unique opportunities to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains positive guest relations, including greeting guests with eye contact and a smile and wishing guests a fond farewell as guests depart, and offers excellent service to ensure a memorable guest experience
• Utilizes guests' name throughout interaction, if known.
• Resolves guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Seats guests, following proper rotation and accommodating all guest requests when possible
• Oversees daily restaurant reservations and pre-assigning seating
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the restaurant's sequence of service to assess table turns and accurately quote wait times and book reservations
• Oversees daily restaurant reservations using the reservation book and/or Table Management system(s), and manages the wait list to ensure seat times are timely and accurate (Open Table)
• Communicates with restaurant management regarding special orders, cake orders, and special requests
• Sets up Host Person station with necessary supplies, maintains cleanliness at all times, and answers restaurant telephone courteously and efficiently. Shuts down podium, and forwards phones to voice-loop at end of shift
• Maintains complete knowledge of scheduled daily activities and in-house groups, daily count, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range, and dress code of the restaurant
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of menu and guest offerings, and accurately answers guest questions regarding all aspects of the restaurant
• Recognizes repeat and VIP customers, and anticipates their needs to provide an excellent guest experience
• Presents menus, and extends congenialities (non-alcohol and alcohol beverages), according to guidelines
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Uphold the integrity of Joe Vicari Restaurant Group by demonstrating ethical behaviors Education and /or Education OpenTable experience preferred Minimum of one year experience in a high-volume, guest service environment Tremendous growth potential with multiple locations and management levels.

Looking for hard working, dedicated service people with a desire to excel. We love to promote from within and take care of our family of employees. Come and join our family of over 1000 Metro-Detroiters. We have a passion for our jobs and value the people who work for us!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Night shift Application Question(s): Have you worked in a fine dining setting before? If so, where? Are you comfortable working in a fast pace environment? Have you used OpenTable or SpotOn before?

Experience:

Host/hostess:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person