Restaurant Host

Stanford Grill is currently seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our Host Team! We are looking for optimistic, high-energy, professional individuals to supervise and coordinate the activities of the dining room within our restaurant. Our hosts practice strong telephone and guest service etiquette, warmly greet and seat guests, and operate in the highest professional manner.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages – living wages NOT minimum wages!
• Paid training – if you have the will, we’ll teach you the skill!
• Medical/Dental/Vision – benefits you can afford that help serve you!

Responsibilities of our Hosts:

• Answer incoming telephone calls in a prompt and professional manner
• Ability to utilize OpenTable to secure reservations for all sizes of parties and section maintenance
• Practices complete guest service by greeting guests at entrance and thanking them upon exiting
• Possesses knowledge of food and beverages served
• Assist in cleaning and resetting of tables when necessary
• Understands mechanics of service and can arrange tables for large parties
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room, entrance (interior & exterior) restaurant throughout shift
• Ensures that there are plenty of clean menus for service period
• Appears and acts in a professional manner
• Checks with manager to properly prepare the floor for the shift
• Make sure server is aware when they have a table
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by a manager at any time.

Your Qualifications:

• Clean and neat appearance
• Able to report to work as scheduled
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Blueridge Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. We encourage and consider applications from all qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (240) 752-7461 Ext. 224.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $400.00 - $600.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person