Position Description:

The House is seeking an exceptional Lead Hostess to join our team presented by The Park.

The House is a 150-seat, culinary-driven, locally inspired restaurant showcasing lush views of the newly renovated public golf course. The atmosphere boasts a clean, modern design with a menu featuring fresh coastal American cuisine. It will be paired with refreshing cocktails, an approachable wine list, and a selection of local beers from throughout Florida.

If you thrive in a fast-paced workplace and are passionate about unique cuisine, hospitality and a fun work environment, we would like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

Take reservations and plot seating arrangements using OpenTable.
Greet guests upon arrival with a genuine smile.
Escort guests to their table and engage conversation while walking with guests, not ahead of them.
Prepare and maintain the greeting area with special attention to detail and sanitation.
Place takeout orders in an accurate and timely fashion.
Complete payment transactions for takeout orders.
Monitor in-shift cuts, hours, overtime, tardiness, absenteeism, and shift breaks daily.
Assist team members with resetting the restaurant to maintain the ideal atmosphere.
Conduct pre-shift meetings to ensure that all staff are alerted of important details.
Communicate with servers in-shift to ensure smooth transition of tables and even distribution of guests throughout the restaurant.
Make host schedule.
Monitor in-shift host side work and ensure daily duties are being completed.
Manage OpenTable, including maintaining all notes within OpenTable.
Ensure accurate counts of menus.
Manage event menus at the host stand and ensure they are prepared for events correctly.
Observe and identify performance issues.
Maintain and edit training website material.
Complete performance reviews.
Ensure the Host department is staffed and conduct interviews, as needed.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

At least 1-year of experience hosting in a high-volume hospitality establishment is preferred
Highly enthusiastic and welcoming personality
Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to recognize multiple VIP and regular guests by name and their dining preferences
Works well with a team
Ability to stand & work on their feet for long periods of time
Ability to safely lift 25 lbs
High-level of organizational and time management skills

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
401k retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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