Host

Host The Eleanor Room Make history with us in the Historic Village of Greendale! We are seeking skilled and passionate host for The Eleanor Room, a sophisticated kitchen and cocktail restaurant. The Eleanor Room is a cocktail focused restaurant with an emphasis on tequila and small plate dining. With a large bar and attached tasting table the restaurant we seat approximately 75 people inside with a large patio in the summer. We are searching for the perfect candidates who are passionate about amazing food and craft cocktails. Job duties include but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with guests, offering recommendations, and accommodating special requests.
• Welcome guests as they arrive at the restaurant with a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Become familiar with software used to manage seating.
• Manage reservations, seating arrangements, and waiting lists efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with guests regarding wait times and seating options.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the restaurant.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and provide basic information about the restaurant.
• Clear and reset tables efficiently to maintain a clean and organized dining area.
• Assist servers in delivering food and beverages to tables as needed.
• Monitor and replenish supplies such as condiments, napkins, and utensils.
• Remove used dishes and glassware from tables promptly.
• Collaborate with other servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to provide smooth transitions between seating and seamless service.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including temperature controls, hygiene practices, and sanitation standards, to ensure compliance with food safety laws and regulations to ensure a safe dining environment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.

Hours and Benefits Hosts will be needed to work some late nights or some earlier brunch shifts, or both. Restaurant hours will fluctuate seasonally, but general hours will focus on lunch, dinner, weekend late night, & weekend brunch. Here at The Eleanor Room, we want to ensure that every employee can maintain the best work/life balance possible. We want everyone to be happy to work here and an appropriate amount of time away is necessary. Our bar manager will work closely with the general manager to ensure that a positive workspace is maintained.

• Paid training

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous hosting experience.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates effectively and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Inspires confidence in both employees and ownership.
• Strong customer service skills.

Experience Requirements:

• 1 year
• Professional References are required

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on experience + Gratuity.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Night shift Ability to

Relocate:

Greendale, WI 53129: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person