Host/Cashier

  • Full-Time
  • Austin, TX
  • White Lodging - The Otis Hotel Downtown
  • Posted 1 year ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Summary:

The Host/Hostess is responsible for friendly and professional service to guests through detailed knowledge of the menu, specials, and hotel amenities. The Host/Hostess also should ensure a guest is satisfied with their entire experience in the restaurant.


Responsibilities


  • Greeting guests in a warm and professional manner
  • Understand and comply with uniform standards
  • Effectively assigning servers to sections
  • Utilizing rotational seating standards
  • Managing reservations
  • Communicating special accommodations to servers and managers
  • Maintaining the entryway to the restaurant
  • Professionally seating and assigning guests to tables
  • Knowledgeable of both food and beverage menu
  • Communicating 86’d items and specials
  • Effectively entering orders through the POS system
  • Verifying payment methods and responsible cash handling methods
  • Completing side work duties and cleaning tasks
  • Ensuring that quality checks are complete upon departure
  • Any other task assigned by management


Other Information


COMPETENCIES

  • Creativity
  • Integrity
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Likability
  • Listening
  • Customer Focus
  • Team Player
  • First Impression
  • Persuasion
  • Oral Communication
  • Energy
  • Ambition

SKILLS

  • Multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Knowledge of daily specials, menu, and 86’d items
  • Cash Handling
  • Managing payment through POS system
  • Cleaning and restocking needed items

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Guest Service Experience Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Standing and walking for over 6 hours and lifting over 10 lbs. consistently
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to See, Hear, and Speak


Location Code: 1300

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