Host

  • Full-Time
  • Champaign, IL
  • Hamilton Walker's
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Summary of Position:

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival.
  • When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.
  • When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party.
  • Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
  • Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
  • Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
  • Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
  • Relay messages to servers and server assistants as needed.
  • Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
  • Manage a cash drawer processing retail sales and gift cards.

Qualifications:

  • No previous restaurant experience required.
  • Be able to working in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
  • Must have exceptional grooming habits.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Upscale casual restaurant

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

  • Tips

Experience:

  • Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No
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