What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hostess - Opening Team | Flora by La Felicita position at Trattoria Flora?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic opening team as a Hostess at Flora by La Felicita! In this lively and fast-paced role, you will be the warm, welcoming face that sets the tone for an exceptional guest experience. Your enthusiasm and organizational skills will ensure smooth reservations, efficient seating, and seamless guest flow. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new restaurant concept, where your hospitality talents can shine and grow. If you thrive in energetic environments and love creating memorable first impressions, this is the perfect role for you!
Duties
- Greet guests with genuine warmth and enthusiasm as they arrive, ensuring a positive first impression
- Manage restaurant reservations using reservation management systems to optimize seating and wait times
- Coordinate with the host team to seat guests efficiently while maintaining social distancing protocols if applicable
- Answer incoming phone calls with professionalism, providing information about wait times, reservations, and general inquiries
- Maintain organized waitlists and communicate wait times clearly to guests, ensuring transparency and guest satisfaction
- Assist in managing restaurant table management systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS to track seating and availability
- Support guest relations by addressing special requests or concerns promptly and courteously
Skills
- Proven experience as a host/hostess or in a customer service role within a restaurant or food service environment
- Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette and active listening abilities
- Knowledge of restaurant reservation management and table management systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS
- Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently during busy service periods
- Basic math skills for managing reservations, seating calculations, and POS transactions
- Familiarity with food safety standards and hospitality best practices to ensure guest well-being
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting
What we offer
- $20/24h based on experience
- Pre opening training
- Growth opportunities as the company extends
Join us in creating an energetic atmosphere where guests feel valued from their first hello! Your dedication to hospitality excellence will help set the stage for unforgettable dining experiences at Flora by La Felicita.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20