Restaurant Host - Part Time

We are seeking a friendly, customer service focused Restaurant Host to join our team at Broad Arrow Tavern at Harraseeket Inn & event House. This is a Part time position located in Freeport, Maine. This role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to upholding our high standards of guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and service.

Job Description

We are seeking a friendly, customer service focused Restaurant Host to join our team at Broad Arrow Tavern at Harraseeket Inn & event House. This is a Part time position located in Freeport, Maine. This role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to upholding our high standards of guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and service.

Work Performed

The position involves hosting, taking phone orders, taking customer orders in house, keeping orders organized and working efficiently in a busy environment. Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner.

• Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant
• Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff
• Helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their table
• Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area
• Ensure all areas of the front of house areas are clean and properly sanitized
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment while on your feet for 4-8 hours
• You must have excellent organizational skills and show initiative with ability to work well in a team environment
• Possess good communication and organizational skills
• High school education or equivalent experience
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. limited/Pushing up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work independently
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Hours required: Part Time 20-30 Morning (AM);Afternoon (PM);Must be flexible;Weekends/ Holidays

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Previous serving experience a plus
• Successful demonstration of culinary and food safety knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Second language is a plus

Compensation

$15.10 Hourly plus Tips

Benefits

• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

How To Apply

Apply HERE. Applications submitted by any other channel will not be considered.

About Harraseeket Inn & Event House

Harraseeket Inn & Event House is a charming historic inn nestled in Freeport, Maine. Offering a blend of classic elegance and modern amenities, the inn provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere for guests. With its beautiful architecture, breathtaking gardens, and exceptional service, Harraseeket Inn is the perfect destination for romantic getaways, family vacations, and corporate events. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax in the tranquil surroundings, and explore the nearby Freeport shopping district.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

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Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.