What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host position at Quince?
Quince is a Three Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star restaurant serving California contemporary cuisine grounded by Italian culinary principles and Chef Michael Tusk’s lifelong respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal producers, highlighting produce from the restaurant’s farm in West Marin. The restaurant’s daily menus are fiercely seasonal, with the ingredients informing and inspiring all creations from the culinary team.
WHO YOU ARE:
A career-minded, motivated, organized, and charismatic individual seeking a rewarding position in the restaurant industry. You are inherently hospitable, infinitely curious, and most importantly KIND. Your restaurant experience is varied and you are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality. You perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You want the opportunity to make your mark and contribute.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
We are dedicated to setting new restaurant standards in hospitality, cuisine, and the employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow.
- Company-wide dining discount and up to 50% discount on retail wine purchasing
- Sponsorship of continuing education classes in food and beverage
- Family meals provided.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
As a host you are part of a hospitality team committed to providing a caring and thoughtful guest experience. At Quince, this is achieved through a mastery of technical service skills, peer collaboration, an informative approach to the menu and product, and an inherent welcoming and professional demeanor.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Previous fine dining host experience required
- Experience with using Sevenrooms or similar reservations platform
- Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards
- Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly and safely
- Must be able to work standing or walking for 7-8 hours (excluding breaks) at a time
- Must be able to move 40 pounds at time
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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