Meet and greet all guests, and potential guests, at the front of the Restaurant by ensuring the following:
Ensure the restaurant is ready to receive guests prior to opening and that both wait staff and tables are ready in line with opening standards.
Maintain impeccable uniform and personal presentation standards in accordance with hotel policy.
Welcome guests to the Restaurant, by using the Restaurant name.
Inquire if they have a reservation and note it in the reservation book if they do.
Create a reservation for them with their dining preferences if they do not and note it in the reservation book.
Be attentive to guest requests.
Escort guests to their preferred or reserved table and seat them according to restaurant standards.
Take telephone bookings and document in the Reservation system according to restaurant standards.
Train servers and runners as per SOP.
Be attentive to guests and resolve their complaints where possible, reporting all incidents to your Supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness of hostess stations, all menus, and drink menus.
Assist with food and beverage service as needed.
Maintain detailed knowledge of the menu, including daily specials.
Keep current information on all general activities of the hotel.
Perform related administrative tasks.
Execute any reasonable tasks as instructed by the Manager.
What we need from you
Ability to work in a team and in different functions.
Warm and inviting personality.
Ability to think calmly under pressure.
Willingness to learn open-mindedly.
Willingness to work with a flexible schedule and respond positively to changing requirements.
Passion for food and curiosity for something new.
Basic organization skills in restaurant operation.
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life, including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.