Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary Our casual, laid-back winery and wine bar in lovely Manzanita seeks a friendly, upbeat Hostess/Host to work variable shifts, including weekends. The ideal candidate loves making small talk with customers and is willing to learn patrons' names in our small-town establishment. You should be willing to fill in as needed for bussers, dishwashers, servers and bartenders to keep up with busy shifts. Some back-of-house assistance might be needed, such as food preparation, bussing, and restocking/cleaning. If you love the restaurant business and genuinely enjoy people, we need to hear from you. Responsibilities Greet customers as soon as they walk through the door Provide patrons with accurate wait time estimates during busy periods Maintain a neat, organized front-of-house environment Seat guests and take initial drink orders as needed to ensure ideal speed of service Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes and flatware, and resetting dining areas as available Assist with opening/closing tasks and side work as needed Learn food and beverage menu Rotate seating between different stations to ensure even workloads for waitstaff Hostess skills High school diploma/GED preferred; in high school acceptable Flexible schedule, particularly for weekend/evening shifts 1+ years customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time Ability to lift 50+ lbs Advanced time management experience Friendly, open disposition Team player who looks for ways to help other employees whenever needed Willingness to work holidays/weekends Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour Benefits: Physical setting: Schedule: Supplemental pay types: Ability to commute/relocate: Experience: License/Certification: Shift availability: Work Location: One location