Host

Summary

Our guests come to know and love us for our quality food, drinks and live entertainment atmosphere, but they come back because of the personal relationships they build with our friendly outgoing staff. We're looking for hosts who can handle the happy hour hustle, direct the big parties for dinner, and dish on dessert at the door as you say bye to our regulars.

Our host staff must have a grin ear to ear and an “I am a part of the winning team” attitude. Our hosts are not just seaters, they actively engage with our guests through conversation as they arrive and leave. They don’t just answer the phone and take reservations, they ask the right questions of the guest to ensure we are prepared for their special occasion, casual meal or night out on the town. They are friendly and fun and have a knack to make a connection with everyone!

Come join a restaurant team where you are respected as an individual and get to be yourself, have fun, and fulfill your own goals to advance your career. Sambuca is the place to be! Unlike a double at your last job, this opportunity won't last forever.

If you want to meet, greet and seat with the Sambuca team, you’ll need to:

• Be a team player who is energetic, motivated, and outgoing
• Have a permanent smile with a can-do attitude
• Ooze a friendly personality with a positive outlook
• Have a passion for great food and genuine hospitality
• Have great communication and pay attention to the details
• Be reliable and punctual

At Sambuca, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

Here’s what we offer:

A rockin’ good time with live music every night

• A fun and friendly atmosphere
• Discounted meals
• Schedule flexibility
• Opportunity to advance
• Referral bonus programs
• A family-like culture
• And more!

Job responsibilities include:

• Greeting guests with a genuine, upbeat, friendly, and unscripted welcome.
• When possible, opening the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant.
• Operating the table management and reservation program.
• Keeping host area and all menus clean and organized.
• Providing accurate wait times and closely monitor wait lists.
• Seating parties when tables become available.
• Accommodating special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
• Working with other staff members and having a servant mindset (it comes naturally to help other people).
• Staying calm under pressure and able to think on your feet if obstacles arise.
• Completing all opening, running and closing duties quickly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area.
• Effectively communicate with waitstaff/managers about reservations and any updates regarding them.

Qualifications:

• Food Handlers / TABC Certification in required states.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be teachable, coachable, and to take constructive feedback.
• Gets along well with others and has positive personality.
• Multitasking skills and time management skills/sense of urgency.
• Dresses for success and is well groomed.
• Has integrity, does the right thing when no one is looking.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Professional and friendly, even in tough situations.