Host/Hostess - 5th Ave

We are looking for a candidate who would be able to excel in the support staff position of Host/Hostess!

Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. You should also be available to work in shifts.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the venue
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and announce Server's name
• Acknowledge guests upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

Requirements

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or Server
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Experience in managing reservations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area
• Availability to work in shifts as needed
• Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift
• High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus

The herb box is your prime destination for locally sourced food with the freshest, seasonally inspired ingredients and traditional recipes. With two locations in Scottsdale, AZ, our eatery is proud to provide quality service, delicious food, and a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Our goal is to ensure you have a memorable dining experience with your family and friends.
There’s no place like home. So, yours or ours? We offer on-site and off-site event services that are personalized to fit any style. Our catering options and private dining spaces allow for you and your guests to experience the perfect event. Whether it be for an intimate gathering or a large party, we have the space, the design, the service and the cuisine to create a memorable affair.
Start planning your event today at one of our three private dining spaces at Shea Blvd & 5th Avenue Old Town Locations. Have a larger event in mind? Ask us about our 5,000 sq ft patio at Shea and our buy-out options! We look forward to throwing an unforgettable party for you & your guests. Extraordinary cuisine, impeccable service, and beautiful spaces.

Pay: $14.15 / hour

Pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site