Job Description
Job Title: Host/Hostess
Pay range: $16.00/hr + tips
Location: KIN IZAKAYA - Fountain Valley, CA
BENEFITS
- 100% Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave accrue from your first day
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for advancement
- Team bonding/Company holiday events
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Generous Referral program
HOST/HOSTESS RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet incoming and departing guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter’s name
- Use visual cues to seat guests in either the bar, dining area or patio area depending on their preference
- Inform guests of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
- Manage the flow of guests into the dining, patio, and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
- Prioritize guests who called and reserved tables in advance.
- Observant to guests’ needs throughout the dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service (i.e. notice a drink refill is needed while seating another guest and ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door).
- Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.
- Help dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- Food Handlers card required
- Responsible Beverage Service license (if required)
- 6 months to 1 year experience in similar capacity
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- Flexible/Adaptable schedule. Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Attention to detail and sanitation rules
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
- Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
- Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
- Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements and food handling safety standards
WHO WE ARE
Kei Concepts isn't your typical company; we're the maestros of concept development and management. We don't just craft our own distinctive brands, we also curate exceptional ones from around the globe. Currently, our culinary galaxy includes:
The Alley (Hawaii)
Sup Noodle Bar (Buena Park and Irvine)
INI Ristorante (Fountain Valley)
Vox Kitchen (Fountain Valley)
Gem Dining/Nep Cafe (Fountain Valley and Irvine)
ROL Handroll Bar (Huntington Beach)
KIN Craft Ramen (Fountain Valley and Irvine)
And guess what? There's even more simmering in our creative kitchen, so stay tuned!
At Kei Concepts, we're on a mission to craft a restaurant ecosystem that's a true work of art. Every plate we serve is a canvas showcasing culinary mastery, and our service is a warm, inviting embrace. We're not just creating dining experiences; we're crafting memories that last a lifetime. Join us, and let's elevate the art of food and service together!
For more information, please visit www.keiconcepts.info.