Host/Coordinator - Georgetown

Host/Coordinator - Earn up to $718 per week!Founding Farmers is currently looking for a Host/Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing attentive service from the moment a customer enters the restaurant. Hosts lead guests to their tables, manage reservations within Open Table and communicate with front of house staff when they have a new party in their section. Hosts may also support the service team in clearing tables, rolling silverware, pre-setting tables, wiping down menus and ensuring the restrooms are clean for the guests.Hourly pay: $17.95BENEFITS PERKS:Competitive payHealth insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employmentDental and vision plansPaid time offDiscounted shift meal and generous dining discountPaid pregnancy and parental leaveVoluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insuranceFree access to company massage therapistDiscounted gym & yoga membershipFree mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-personTraining and career growth opportunitiesFree Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needsWHAT OUR HOST/COORDINATOR DOES:Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists to accurately set guest expectationsManage and monitor the restaurants reservation system using Open TableAnswer the restaurant phone and provide friendly service for all guest and call center inquiriesGreet and seat guests at their table providing exceptional hospitalityAssist guests in making reservationsRespond to guest requests and inquiries in a timely and friendly mannerAssist with parking validationProvide directions and recommendations if guests inquireSupport the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasherSet up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffetPerform duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathroom(s)Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendanceContribute to a positive team environmentOther important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations hummingWHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HOST/COORDINATOR:Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not requiredMust be 18 years old due to service of alcoholAbility to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staffExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDedicated to learning our menu and operationsAbility to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as neededCapable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsFarmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.

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