Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The host is responsible for providing exceptional dining experiences for The Battery’s
members and guests through warm, intuitive, and personalized service both in person
and over the phone. This team member must be able to perform technically sound
service and have the ability to anticipate needs, tailor their service style, and show a
genuine sense of graciousness and hospitality to truly make The Battery feel like a home
away from home for our members and guests. Hosts must actively embody The
Battery’s standards while in the workplace, both in interaction with fellow service team
members, kitchen staff, guests, and management. All work related duties must be done
onsite.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does
not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other
reasons.
- Greet and seat guests in accordance with The Battery’s steps of service.
- Accurately and efficiently maintain waiting list, while keeping management and
guests informed of wait times.
Answer phones quickly and politely without any sign of stress.Receive, record, and confirm reservations accurately and in a warm,accommodating manner by phone or in person.
Assist management in the development and maintenance of guest databaseMaintain a clean and organized workspace with clean and updated menus.Ability to converse with guests about menu questions in a detailed and articulatemanner.
Must have a working knowledge of menu items, food preparation techniques, andbasic culinary terminology.
Acknowledge every guest’s departure with gracious and sincere thanks andsalutation.
Prepare daily reservation sheets.Pull and arrange tables and chairs for guests.With the guidance of floor managers and F&B directors, may be asked to trainnew hosts and reservations staff.
Must report problem situations to management immediately.Ongoing cleaning and maintenance of physical plant and workstation accordingto established restaurant procedures. This includes pre-shift, post-shift, daily,
weekly, and monthly duties as assigned by management.
May be responsible for the correct handling of coat check duties.May be responsible for correct transferring of bar checks when necessary.Required to attend mandatory meetings when scheduled.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must have and be able to do all of the following :
At least 18 years of age.High school education or equivalent.Minimum three years of upscale casual or fine dining experienced preferred.Perform server and bus person’s duties.Able to read, write, speak, and understand English comprehensively.Basic math skills.Basic computer skills.Able to interact with guests in a professional manner while maintaining acomposed demeanor in high-stress situations.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
You must possess the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential
functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations and be able to
meet the following requirements :
Heavy member / guest contact is required.Must be able to tolerate varying noise levels, temperature, and illumination andair quality.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.Requires normal sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound.Must be able to respond to visual or aural cues.Continuously or periodically bend, twist, lean, lift, push, pull, kneel, bend, walk,stand, and / or sit up to 8+ hours per shift.
Lift up to 50 pounds in order to perform the essential functions.Work in a stressful environment and stressful situations.Work in an environment where climate constantly changes.Maneuver freely through all areas of the property.