Benihana is hiring: Host in Chicago
Benihana, Chicago, IL, United States
Host/Hostess
Position Summary: Greets and welcomes guests upon arrival. Answers telephone takes reservations and manages the efficient and timely seating of guests to a table providing menu and server information once seated. Manages special seating requests consistent with table seating guidelines and table availability. Relays guest seating and information to servers and bus persons. Oversees dining room activity to ensure guest seating efficiency.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In accordance with service and cooking procedures: Greets all guests warmly and with a smile upon their arrival and escorts them to a table, balancing the flow among the server stations. Ensures table selection corresponds with proper rotation, customer seating preference and size of party. Utilizes customer paging system when business dictates and as applicable. Assists with seating requests when necessary and provides customers with clean menus. Relays information to service staff, requests feedback from customers as to their experience and gives a final salutation upon exit from the restaurant. Maintains a clean and organized station. Ensures the cleanliness of menus, and keeps necessary stock of pens, pencils, menus and other departmental supplies. Promptly answers the phones with appropriate greeting. Responds to guest inquiries related to operating hours, reservations, and directions to restaurant or other. Ensures backup coverage for host stand when necessary. Completes all side work requirements prior, during and after shift. Periodically checks restrooms for cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the t-shirt cabinet and t-shirt storage area. Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Experience and Education: Previous host/hostess experience in restaurant or hospitality required. High School diploma or GED preferred. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
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In Summary: High School diploma or GED preferred . Previous host/hostess experience in restaurant or hospitality required . Must be eligible to work in the United States. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility. We are happy to provide an overview of the position .
En Español:
Anfitrión / anfitriona
Resumen de posición: Saludar y dar la bienvenida a los huéspedes en su llegada. Responder teléfono toma reservas y gestiona el asiento eficiente y oportuno de los invitados a una mesa que proporciona menú y información del servidor una vez sentado. Gestiona solicitudes especiales de asientos consistentes con las pautas de asiento de la mesa y la disponibilidad de la tabla. Transmite asientos de invitados e información a los servidores y personas del autobús. Supervisa la actividad del comedor para garantizar la eficiencia de los asientos.
Funciones esenciales y responsabilidades: De acuerdo con los procedimientos de servicio y cocina: saluda a todos los huéspedes cálidamente y con una sonrisa al llegar y les acompaña a una mesa, equilibrando el flujo entre las estaciones del servidor. Asegura que la selección de la tabla corresponde con la rotación adecuada, la preferencia de asientos del cliente y el tamaño de la fiesta. Utiliza un sistema de paging del cliente cuando lo dicta el negocio y según sea aplicable. Ayuda con las solicitudes de asiento cuando sea necesario y proporciona menús limpios a los clientes. Transmite información al personal de servicio, pide comentarios sobre sus experiencias y da un saludo final desde el restaurante. mantiene una estación limpia y organizada.
Experiencia y educación: Se requiere experiencia previa de anfitrión/anfitriona en restaurante o hospitalidad.
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