Host/Hostess

Restaurant Host / Hostess Blue Jay Bistro Reports to: Blue Jay Bistro Dining Manager Blue Jay Bistro, located on Main Street in downtown Littleton, North Carolina, is an escape from the ordinary. Team members create a unique culinary and exceptional dining experience for local and surrounding communities. It's Contemporary American dining at its best! A combination of traditional and creative dishes, using only the finest ingredients sourced locally and globally, is part of providing an uncompromising quality and professional attentive service. For more information about Blue Jay Bistro, visit us at www.bluejaybistro.com We are looking for a professional and engaging Host/Hostess to join the Blue Jay Bistro team! The Host/Hostess are responsible for providing exceptional synchronized support to the servers, and the restaurant team to deliver the best dining experience to the guest.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Host/Hostess is responsible for accurately taking reservations, seating guests and maintaining accurate guest notes. Additionally, the host/hostess are responsible for keeping the reception area clean and tidy. When required, the host/hostess will also be assigned cleaning duties and running side work. The Host/Hostess role is essential to maintain a positive and organized environment for the guest dining area. They ensure menus are clean, music is at the right level, and may take orders. The Host/Hostess also answers phone calls and works closely with management to arrange seating accordingly for groups and individuals. As the "face of the restaurant" always engages with a radiant smile and a welcoming attitude towards our guests. The Ideal candidate will have experience in restaurant service. Has open availability on weekday and weekend afternoon/evenings. Enjoys supporting the management team in ensuring the service quality. Always maintains a professional attitude and enjoys making people feel at home.

Minimum Qualifications:

Positive Professional demeanor, commitment, and willingness to serve. Ability to work in a high pace / physically demanding environment, able to multitask and perform under pressure. Ability to responsibly and accurately, process cash, credit card transactions, and manage computer POS systems. Effective communication and active listening skills for conversing with guests and team members. Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness. Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time, and able to bend, stretch, and carry items that may weigh over 20 pounds. Strong time management and organizational skills. Capable of following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage. Blue Jay Industries LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is subject to changes and revisions by Blue Jay Industries LLC at any time. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines only and the job is not necessarily limited to these specifications.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

Night shift

Work Location:

In person