Host-West Hartford
barcelona wine barBel Air (MD)
About the role
Host/Hostess Position The main responsibility of a host/hostess is to greet guests pleasantly, in a timely manner upon their arrival to the restaurant. The ultimate goal of a host/hostess is to welcome guests to their dining experience in a warm and friendly manner. The host/hostess will seat guests, present menus to guests, inform guests of their server, and answer any intermediary questions prior to the arrival of the server.
Responsibilities:
Greet and seat guests
Present menus to guests
Create and organize wait lists
Manage floor plan
Answer phone and answer any questions regarding the menu and restaurant
Manage the call-ahead/reservation list in tandem with a manager
Interact with guests as they leave the restaurant in order to ensure positive dining experience
Skills:
Strong verbal communication skills towards guests and coworkers
Superb reading and writing skills in order to create wait list and decipher wait time
Excellent organizational skills
Multitask in a high volume setting
Working Conditions:
Be able to stand for the entirety of a scheduled shift
Be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently
Be able to carry up to 15 lbs.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Prior restaurant experience is not required
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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