With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Airport Location: Fort Myers F&B
Advertised Compensation: $13.25 to $13.25
Summary:
The Host/Hostess - Lead is responsible for greeting guest(s) and seating them at an appropriate table before they are introduced to their server. The Host/Hostess may perform a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager.
Essential Functions:

• Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting following HMSHost customer service standards

• Records customer reservations or seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times

• Maintains and updates restaurant seating charts

• Proper set up and maintenance of the Dining Room areas before serving

• Assists with maintaining sufficient stock of roll up silverware for the incoming shift

• Seats guests and advises them on menus and beverage choices based on required in-depth

knowledge

• Oversees the delivery and servicing of food and beverages

• Liaises between kitchen staff and floor staff to ensure the guests' experience meets concept/company standards

• Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests checks to speed up service

• Understands and follows HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures and maintain proper security of cash at all times

• Patrols assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per establishment procedures

• Performs other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, washing dishes, preparing food for the To-go areas and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles)

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Customer service and cash handling experience preferred

• Excellent organization skills

• Ability to read and interpret restaurant's seating chart

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)