Host Gordon Ramsay

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fine Dining Host/Hostess is the first point of contact for our customers and will display an upbeat and professional demeanor at all times.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• The Host is responsible for all customer communication including general inquiries and walk up reservations.
• Welcomes all of our guests check for reservations and escort out guests to their tables.
• Responsible for entering walk up reservations into the Open Table system according to the business rules set by the restaurant Management.
• Responsible for menu cleanliness and inspects all food lounge and beverage menus for stains bent pages and complete pages.
• Operates Open Table reservation systems to check reservations for the night ensure table blocks are enforced.
• Checks with the Manager on duty to review reservations and understand the number of stations that will be in use for the evening.
• Provide real time communication to floor management on walk in volume and VIP customers.
• Maintains seating block for VIP customers and communicates with floor management when additional volume of VIP guests are requiring tables.
• Attend all pre shift meetings so that they are educated on property wide events and promotional events within Gordon Ramsay.
• Describe in detail the preparation methods and ingredients associated with any item on the menu. Explain menu highlights and promote specials to guests at the door.
• Attend all training session and vendor tastings.
• Interface with the lounge Hostesses to assist with seating and pre bussing of lounge and bar tables of glassware chinaware and linens.
• Assist with furniture alignment in the lounge and bar police the floor for garbage.
• Use a carpet sweeper to tidy up any of the carpeted areas in the dining room.
• Keep their working space (podium) in proper order with clean and tidy sight lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (College or Food & Beverage degree preferred).
• Major Hotel or chain restaurant experience as a greeter or Host preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
• Must be flexible with working hours and be available on weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a smoke filled environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $18.60 Per Hour
• Bi-Weekly Pay Dates
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay