Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Host / Hostess is responsible for greeting restaurant patrons with a positive friendly attitude. Assures patrons are seated in a timely manner assuring that guests have a favorable dining experience. Promote the Family Style Service culture through actions and positive attitude.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a pleasant, friendly, and welcoming attitude toward all external and internal customers at all times.
Appropriately use all related equipment, including cash registers, Micros, and credit card machines.Assign and assist wait staff.Answer phone, greet guests, and keep track of seat availability in restaurant.Assist with bussing and resetting tables.Have knowledge of customer alcohol limitations and company policy and procedure regarding limitations.Have complete knowledge of all casino events and promotional activities, and assist as needed.Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner, including host area.Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and Company policies in an ethical manner and empower and require others to do the same.Must be able to work a flexible schedule as required by business operations, including late nights, weekends, and holidays; shifts may change.Build guest relations throughout every shift by talking with customers, making them feel welcome and comfortable, and inviting them back.
Perform other duties as assigned or reasonably requested by any member of management.Operating Principles : Ensure at all times operating principles are being adhered to : Clean - Keep all areas clean and pristine; Safe - Follow all safety policies and procedures; Friendly - Use customer courtesy skills of See Say Smile to provide superior guest service; Fun - Be interactive with all internal and external guests while maintaining professional standards.Tools and Technology : MICROS cash register system; telephone; credit card machine; desktop computer; bus tub; food and dish carts; beverage dispensers; cleaning materials; wet mops and brooms.Licensure : Not required.QUALIFICATIONS
Experience : A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. One year or more of restaurant experience preferred.Knowledge : Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Knowledge of arithmetic and its application.Skills : Managing one's own time and the time of others. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Physical Demands : Required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Frequently required to bend or stoop and to lift up to 25 pounds, including lifting overhead. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment : A restaurant environment with varied noise levels, variable temperatures, wet areas, and smoke. Use of an elevator and stairs. A kitchen environment with a variety of workstations and storage areas, exposed to varied temperatures, smoke, steam, noise, and wet areas. May also work in a banquet / showroom environment with varied noise levels and temperatures, wet areas, and exposure to low-level lights. May include a casino environment exposed to bright flashing lights, noise, smoke and varied temperatures.