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Ember & Eagle/Tillinghouse
Host/Hostess
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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.
$30,880 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests. Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure.
Responsibilities:
Welcome guests to the venue Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists Manage reservations Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress's name Greet customers upon their departure Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options Maintain a clean reception area Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly) Answer incoming calls and address customers' queries Assist wait staff as neededJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible scheduleShift:
Evening shift Night shiftExperience:
Restaurant:
1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability toCommute:
Eatontown, NJ 07724 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements