Lona Host/Hostess

Lona, which will be located in Noelle, is a dynamic modern Mexican restaurant brought to life by the creative collaboration of renowned chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas. Lona aims to redefine the Mexican dining experience by combining traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and artistic presentation. Noelle serves as a gathering place for some of the city's most interesting voices and makers as it continues to contribute to the spirit that makes it so unique. Seeking warmth personified. A host is organized, quick-thinking, and positive and has a knack for hitting curveballs out of the park. This is the kind of person who never met a stranger and who goes the extra mile to keep a friend smiling. A host takes and confirms reservations, seats guests, answers inquiries, and communicates efficiently and clearly with front of house staff and leadership to help ensure an exceptional dining experience. Requested Tasks Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner always adhering to service standards Monitor guests' seating, always planning 2 steps ahead, ascertaining both guests and restaurants needs to maximize service flow Use and accurately maintain restaurant reservation system - including but not limited to proper table status, rotations, cover counts, and guest notes. Ensure that a table is properly utilized to maximize covers for the space; allow walkin seating as available Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner Performs opening and closing duties, as needed Maintain a neat, organized and crisp environment Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, contributing to overall ambiance & presentation of the restaurant Adhere to Makeready's Guiding Principles Additional duties and assignments as assigned Requested Capabilities Prior experience in a restaurant highly preferred Approachable and personable personality Ability to be patient with guests' requests Required to stand; walk; use hands to serve and clear food, beverages, plates/cutlery/glassware, additional objects as needed Able to bend and kneel to clear tables, serve food, etc. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds Adhere to Makeready & property policies and procedures as define As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively. Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.