Host

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Hosts are responsible for greeting customers in a friendly manner and organizing table seating based on reservations. This is a great position for someone looking to get started in the hospitality field. Work is split between our candle lit indoor dining room and our beautiful outdoor stage located along the Downtown Riverwalk.

Located in downtown Tampa the Straz offers flexible hours event-based schedules including evenings and weekends and a team-based work environment. Straz benefits for part-time staff include employee discounts and a 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions:

• Creates a friendly and welcoming environment for Center guests.
• Provides excellent customer service in a professional manner.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Straz Center menu and products.
• Performs side work at the start and end of each shift as required.
• Maintains clean service and dining areas.
• Assists servers as situations arise.
• Assists bus person with clearing and resetting tables if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work nights weekends and some holidays.
• Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Professional oral communication skills. Must be able to speak read write and understand the primary language of the restaurant.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Friendly outgoing demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Works well under pressure. Maintains poise and confidence.
• Displays good organizational and time management skills.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Basic math skills and have the ability to accurately handle money.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience as a Host in a full-service high-volume restaurant preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for extended periods of time and use the computer and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to move up to 25lbs reach ascend/descend atop ladders and move in confined spaces.
• The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

No third parties please.

The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.

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