Hosts- New Restaurant Opening In Edina!

Named for the bird, Starling, the restaurant will draw inspiration from its global migratory nature and symbol of vitality. Embracing the community, Starling aims to provide Edina with a neighborhood eatery. Starling will serve a cross-continental menu of dishes influenced by the Americas, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia.

Are you passionate about food, beverage, and hospitality? Are you positive, teachable, humble, mature, show initiative, and hold yourself accountable? If the answer is yes...

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Host is the first and possibly the most important initial contact with the guest. The role of the Host is to greet the guest in a friendly and upbeat way, get them to their table as quickly and professionally as possible, and offer a sincere thank you at the end of the guests’ experience. The Host also answers the phones and prepares takeout orders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is a general list of responsibilities to give an understanding of what will be done during a shift, but the responsibilities as a member of the restaurant team are not limited to this list.

• Follows the Core Values.
• Greet guests in a positive and friendly manner.
• Seat guests as quickly and efficiently as business allows.
• Answer telephone in a friendly and upbeat manner within 3 rings.
• Gather feedback from guests upon departure.
• Help clear and reset tables as needed.
• Assist guests with directions to bathrooms.
• Keep bathrooms stocked and cleaned throughout shift.
• Thank guests as they leave the restaurant.
• Anticipate and exceed your guest’s expectations.
• Keeps Management informed of potential problems.
• Work as a team and use positive communication skills at every opportunity.
• Clean, stock, and maintain workstation throughout shift.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Restaurant experience preferred but NOT required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well within a team

At Jester Concepts we believe in taking care of our employees through our Four Pillars of Well-Being. We understand that you have a choice in where to work. When you choose Jester Concepts, we want you to feel safe and comfortable in our workspace.

The Four Pillars of Well-Being

Physical

• $200/month company contribution to Health Insurance
• Eligible for health insurance on day 1!
• You choose your health insurance plan

Financial

• Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time
• $250 Employee Referral Bonus after 90 days of employment
• Employee Dining Discount on food and beverage (for you and up to 3 guests!) 50% at home store/25% discount at other Jester Concepts locations.
• $50 monthly dining stipend for use at any of our locations.

Social

• Flexible Schedule
• 2 days off per week- no greater than 5 day work week
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Winter and Summer Employee Party
• Closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Emotional

• Work-Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Learning Opportunities

If you are enthusiastic about providing exceptional guest service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55424: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person