Host/Busser
Description
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Position Summary: The Host/Cashier/Busser is the first and last point of contact for our guests, responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a clean, comfortable dining environment. This dual role combines greeting and seating guests with supporting the service team through table resets, cleaning, and maintaining the flow of the restaurant.
Availability: Must have consistent availability on weekends, including Friday through Sunday, and be available to work during high-demand periods such as football games, graduations, and other peak events.
- Warmly greet guests and manage the waitlist with professionalism and friendliness.
- Accurately quote wait times and communicate seating availability.
- Escort guests to tables and provide menus.
- Warmly answer phone calls
- Clear, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and efficiently.
- Assist servers with delivering food, refilling drinks, and pre-bussing when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, host stand, and restrooms.
- Support overall team operations to keep service running smoothly.
- Greet guests with a smile and deliver exceptional service
- Accurately handle cash, credit, and digital payments using the POS system
- Process takeout and to-go orders promptly and correctly
- Answer menu questions and assist guests with their selections
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked counter area
- Communicate effectively with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cash-handling procedures
- Assist with opening, closing, and side work duties as needed
- Friendly, outgoing personality with strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
- Reliable and punctual; must be available to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required - willing to train the right candidate.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Capable of safely carrying food and beverages and ensuring proper handling of all equipment and utensils.
- Strong communication skills, with the capability to follow and understand both written and spoken instructions.
- Able to effectively manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Comfortable working in tight spaces with varying noise levels and temperatures.
- Physical ability to stand and walk throughout the duration of the shift, carry weights of up to 50 pounds, and navigate potential tripping hazards.