Andiamo Host Position Description
Position Title: Restaurant Host Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Restaurant Manager Date Written/Revised: 6/24/2020 FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ POSISTION PURPOSE: Greeting and escorting guests to tables in the restaurant.
Average Percentage
of Time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 75%Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and
present menu. Answer phone calls and transfer/record messages as prescribed.10%Perform opening and closing duties. Assist others with side work to include cleaning, stocking, and folding napkins.5%Maintain rotation of seating and To-Go Orders as prescribed by SOP and manager direction.5%Receive, record and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the
restaurant.5%Maintain cleanliness of station and menus. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
 

• Perform other duties as requested, such as carrying coffee and/or tea pots throughout outlet, refilling guests' cups as requested, handling special guest requests, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Attend required meetings.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequency Key: Never - 0 hours; Rare - up to 1 hour; Occasional - 1-3 hours; Frequent - 3-6 Hours; Constant - 6-8 hours
Phys i ca l Activ it y F r equ en cy SittingRareWalkingConstantClimbing StairsOccasionalCrouching/Bending/StoopingOccasionalReachingOccasionalGraspingOccasionalPushing/PullingOccasionalNear VisionConstantFar VisionConstantHearingConstantTalkingConstantSmellConstantLifting/Carrying(# lbs) –
Occasional up to 40lbsOccasionalTravelNever

OTHER DUTIES
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hyde Park Hospitality from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:

• • None

Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required
PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Positions directly reporting to this position (titles): None
 SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
 

• Knowledge of restaurant operations, to include appropriate staffing levels, service equipment and guest relations.

 

• Ability to read the English language to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.

 

• Ability to speak the English language sufficient to conduct small employee meetings to impart new information.

 

• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.

 

• Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests.

 

• Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.

 QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent required.
 EXPERIENCE
Restaurant greeter experience preferred.
 LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Must obtain any government required licenses or certificates. Examples include a Washington Health Card Permit; Oregon Liquor Service Permit; Alcohol Service Permit. CPR certification and/or 1st Aid Training preferred.