Host/Hostess (PT)

Self-disciplined, initiative and outgoing. Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance. Ability to motivate fellow co-workers to work as a team to ensure that food and service exceed industry standards. Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously catering to multiple parties. Must possess communication skills for dealing with diverse customer base. Ability to juggle multiple tasks such as food and beverage orders while pre-bussing and assisting new customers. Ability to determine applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants.

Responsibility

Keeps management fully informed of all issues (i.e. problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events). Completes job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with Taegukgi policies and procedures. Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. At all times provides a favorable image of Taegukgi. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested. Hours may vary and priority will be given to employees with the best availability and work performance (typical work week = 15-30 hours).

Work Environment

Restaurant setting is loud, fast-paced and high stress. Requires working in close proximity with fellow employees. Restaurant operates 365 days a year and serves alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Walk and stand during entire shift.
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Frequently wash hands.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to manipulate fingers, hands and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry and wipe.
• Be able to hear and talk.
• Good close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus between the two.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires frequent late nights, weekends and holiday work. Applicant must be able to work 15+ hours weekly with flexible availability.

This job description is a summary and not all inclusive of position duties and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Job Details

• Tip income: YES
• This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused, Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking, Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture, Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes, People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused, Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
• This Job Is: Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location, Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED, A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more, A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education, Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• Duties: Greeting and seating customers, Taking orders, Delivering food, Serving alcohol, Busing, cleaning, and resetting tables, Prep or side work, Cleaning duties such as stocking, sanitizing, sweeping floors, washing dishes
• Desired Skill(s): Processing credit cards, Using a calculator, Using other restaurant software, Operating a variety of equipment, such as fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Host/Hostess Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person