Host/Hostess

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Hostess to join our team! You will be welcoming guests, seating them in the restaurant, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional dining experience.
You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple positions, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.
Responsibilities:

• Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
• Provide guests with food and wine menus.
• Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
• Inform guests of who will be serving them to ensure smooth handoff to the service staff.
• Inform servers of any special occasions, dietary restrictions, special requests, etc.
• Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate.
• Answer the phone and occasionally take to-go orders.
• Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests.

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred but not required.
• Friendly and customer-focused personality.
• Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance.
• Ability to clearly communicate guests needs to servers, bussers, managers, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone.

Company Overview:
In 1989, Hal's "The Steakhouse" on Old Ivy opened in Atlanta, GA. Hal had a vision to open a New Orleans style steakhouse. With fresh ideas and an old school southern style, Hal's has gone from Atlanta's "best kept secret" to Atlanta's Premiere Steakhouse.
With nightly live music, a career staff, prime steaks, and the freshest ingredients, you can expect nothing but the best when dining at Hal's! Our elevated, yet approachable style is driven by the high standards set for our food and service and is evident in every aspect of our operations. Dedication, professionalism, and passion have created a motivational work environment. We're seeking leaders and team players who are service-minded, reliable, and eager to succeed and grow.
Benefits Offered:

• Health Benefits
• After 1 year of employment, if hourly employee reaches full-time status (30 hours/week), they will be given the option to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life insurance is provided by the company once an employee reaches 1 year of employment and full-time status.
• All full-time, salary employees are offered the same benefits after their employment begins.
• Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing career development
• % Meals Discounted
• And More!