Host/Hostess

Description

THE STRAND HOUSE IS LOOKING FOR OUTGOING AND EXPERIENCED HOST TO JOIN OUR TEAM! THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN TIPS!

*We are eager to find some amazing candidates that will support our culture, as well as welcome our guests with warmth and friendliness.

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate of $17/hour DOE ($20-30/hour with tips included) | Sick pay (after 90 days) | Positive and fun culture with lots of hospitality training | Room for advancement for highly motivated employees | 50% off meals at home restaurant | 25% off meals and hotel room discounts at other Zislis Group serviced properties

The Strand House is currently seeking a superstar part-time host/hostess with prior hosting experience in a high volume and/or fine dining restaurant. As the first person that our guests meet, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm, and high energy who can make a great first and lasting impression to ensure that their dining experience is a positive one!

• Are you passionate about meeting new people?
• Are you comfortable initiating conversations with strangers?
• Do you love great food, drinks and above all else, hospitality?

If you answered yes to all of the above, WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF...

• Minimum of 2 years of hosting experience in a high volume, fine dining restaurant required, 3+ years preferred
• Minimum of 1 year using with OpenTable
• Positive attitude and excellent communication and people skills
• Professional demeanor and a warm inviting personality (both necessary)
• Ability to anticipate guests needs and handling different expectations
• Demonstrative ability to address and resolve challenging guests needs and request with professionalism
• Ability to collaborate with multiple different team members
• Excellent phone etiquette (a must) and prior multi-line phone experience is a plus
• Ability to shift gears quickly and multitask at the highest level
• Walk up and down the stairs at our multiple level restaurant

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Be the warm and welcoming face of the restaurant!
• Practice genuine hospitality with each and every guest
• Monitor the floor and be aware of what tables are available
• Estimate wait times for guests and ensure that their needs are met while they wait
• Answer the telephone, book reservations, and arrange tables to accommodate large parties
• Use OpenTable software for reservations
• Contribute to team effort. Being a team player above all is mandatory!

If you meet the qualifications above and this sounds like the position for you, we would be delighted to meet with you.

A bit more about US: We are part of a successful restaurant and hotel group that started here in the South Bay and are fortunate to be one of the only fine dining restaurants in the area with unobstructed ocean views. Serving a chef driven, modern heirloom menu, we have an extensive wine list with over 200 bottles and an unparalleled craft cocktail menu. First and foremost a hospitality driven company, we are looking for hard-working, team-oriented members. So, if you long to work for a company where people come first, you have found your place. We are not just a team, but also a family, dedicated to providing the ultimate experience and we have fun doing it.

Zislis Group Inc. dba Zislis Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Zislis Group Inc. dba Zislis Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.