Host/Hostess

Job Purpose:Welcomes restaurant patrons and collects revenue by greeting and seating guests; issuing charges; collecting payments. Duties:* Schedules patrons by recording dining reservations; giving location of and directions to restaurant; assigning dining areas; referring requests for special parties and accommodations to dining room manager. * Welcomes patrons by exchanging pleasantries; escorting them to assigned dining area; presenting menus; announcing waitperson’s name. * Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies. * Helps dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages. * Issues dining charges by verifying orders; calculating taxes; totaling bill. * Receives payments by validating credit charges; approving checks; accepting currency; calculating and issuing change. * Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions; listing checks and credit card charges. * Safeguards revenues by completing cash, check, and credit card deposit slips; arranging for deposit; determining opening cash supply. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications:Customer Service, People Skills, Professionalism, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Thoroughness, Planning, General Math Skills, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication