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Host-14th Street

Barcelona Wine Bar
Posted a month ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Washington, DC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The host/hostess position at Barcelona Restaurants, LLC involves greeting and seating guests in a warm and friendly manner.
  • Responsibilities include managing wait lists, answering phone inquiries, and ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.
  • Candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to multitask in a high-volume environment.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but prior restaurant experience is not required.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, which should ideally include at least one year in a customer service role.

Description

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

Requirements

Barcelona Restaurants, LLC complies with E-Verify regulations to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.  



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