Host/Hostess

Meet and greet all guests, and potential guests, at the front of the Restaurant by ensuring the following:
Ensure the restaurant is ready to receive guests prior to opening and that both wait staff and tables are ready in line with opening standards
Ensure restaurant operating equipment is clean and in working order
Maintaining impeccable uniform and personal presentation standards in accordance with hotel policy
Welcoming guests to the Restaurant, by using the Restaurant name
Inquiring if they have a reservation and noting it in the reservation book if they do
Creating a reservation for them with their dining preferences if they do not and noting it in the reservation book
Being attentive to guest requests
Escort guests to their preferred table or reserved table and seat guests according to restaurant standards
Take telephone bookings and document in the Reservation book according to restaurant standards
Train servers and runners as per SOP
Be attentive to guests and resolve their complaints where possible, reporting all incidents to your Supervisor
Maintain responsibility of cleanliness of hostess stations, all menus, and drink menus
Might assist with food and beverage service
Maintain detailed knowledge of menu, including daily specials
Ensure tables are cleared quietly and efficiently
Carry food and beverage trays in a safe manner to minimize breakages
Complete dockets accurately and clearly
Maintain current information on all general activities of the hotel
Task related administrational tasks

Great communication skills
Ability to work in a team and in different functions
Warm and inviting personality
Ability to think calmly under pressure
Willingness to learn open-mindedly
Passion of food and curiosity for something new
Basic organisation skills in restaurant operation