Host/Hostess

About us

The Dunes is a family owned business in Nags Head, NC. We are fast-paced, fun, and work like a team. We are a favorite for locals and visitors alike! Join our team and help be apart of people's great experience and memories that spam family generations. We are a year round breakfast restaurant & a seasonal dinner(March to November)restaurant. We are looking for team players for part time immediate hire as well as full time for the busy season starting soon!

Retail Assistant/Cashier/Host

· Primary

· Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of The Dunes Restaurant, Bar and Gift Shop to provide an environment and service where guests and staff feel valued and appreciated.

· Warmly and graciously greet all guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.

· Open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant when possible.

· Provide guests with menus and inform them of their server’s name upon seating.

· Record guest names and the number of people in party and provide guests with estimated waiting time when immediate seating is limited.

· Assign guests to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.

· Locate waiting parties when tables become available.

· Speak with guests to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.

· Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.

· Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and guests to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers' concerns are addressed.

· Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

· Inform guests of establishment specialties and features.

· Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.

· Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed.

· Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

· Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.

· Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.

· Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

· Take and prepare to-go orders.

· Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.

· Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.

Tools & Technology

· Cash registers, Point-of-sale terminals, POS software, and workstations

· Credit card processing machines

· Personal computers, tablets, smart phones and/or handheld devices

· Software - Office suite, web-based applications, etc.

· Table management

· Carbonated and non-carbonated beverage dispenser

· Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers

· Ice dispensers

Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15