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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

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Job Description

Job Summary:
To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.
Job Responsibilities:
Timeliness
  • Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform Pace
  • Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps Recipe Adherence
  • 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step Portioning
  • Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests Cleanliness
  • Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go! Productivity
  • Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period Organization skills are a must Think ahead
  • Stock supplies before the rush Teamwork Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines Safe food handling Receiving, rotating and stocking food Prep support as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload Ability to work and communicate well with others Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must Responsible behavior and professional image Must have a positive attitude Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority Must be a team player
Qualifications:
2 years of work or related experience preferred Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays