Host/ess
Description
Overview
Fixins is a brand new, full-service soul food restaurant located in the heart of the Oak Park neighborhood in Sacramento CA at the 40 Acres Cultural Complex. Fixins serves traditional soul food with a modern twist. We pride ourselves on providing impeccable service to our customers in a hip, high-energy environment. Fixins is a large, fast-paced restaurant with a maximum capacity of 240 guests. There is a main dining room, bar area, outdoor patio and private party room that appeal to a broad base of customers. We are currently hiring experienced, energetic professionals for every position.
Host/ess Job Description
Reports to: Service Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Live by Fixins’ mission and values in every interaction, every shift.
- Provide first and last impressions that are lasting impressions.
- Maintain energy and enthusiasm throughout the shift.
- Answer the telephone in a friendly, upbeat manner and with a smile on your face.
- Perform the role of Greeter, Seater and Coordinator.
- Coordinator
- Know menu details, drink special(s)/specialties
- Know what credit cards we accept
- Greet Guests with a warm, friendly smile and eye contact
- Use genuine and unique greetings
- Manage the seating list
- Monitor wait times
- Organize the seating of Guests
- Manage the communication throughout the restaurant
- Welcome all Guests with genuine and unique greetings
- Seater
- Organize menus and silverware for each Guest.
- Make note of special needs or seating requests.
- Greet Guests and organize all aspects of seating
- Provide relentless service to all Guests.
- Manage Call Ahead Seating and Reservations.
- Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.
- Complete Restroom Sanitation Checks every 15 minutes.
- Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times.
- Notify a Manager of all Guest complaint
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist Bussers by clearing and/or wiping tables.
- Assist Servers by refilling beverages.
- Assist Bartenders by handling carry out orders.
- Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a Manager.
Qualification Standards
- Must possess a CA food handler card
- Ideally 1-3 years of work experience
- High school diploma preferred but not required
- Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to Guests and other Team Members.
Physical Requirements
- Transporting and carrying objects (such as bus tubs, trays, trash cans, and food plates) up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wipe down table tops, booth seats, and table legs and to pick up any debris
- off the floor in all areas of the restaurant.
- Must be able to exert a well-paced mobility for periods up to 8 hours in length.