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Landmark Hospitality is hiring: Host in Warren

Landmark Hospitality, Warren, NJ, United States


Host Position at Stone House at Stirling Ridge

Stone House at Stirling Ridge is seeking a host to join their team. Landmark Hospitality is a leader in the hospitality industry, that owns and operates unique and iconic venues.

This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to interpret and manage different server sections on the restaurant floor. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Takes reservations for lunch or dinner.
  • Plans and organizes reservations on the restaurant seating chart.
  • Greets guests as they enter the restaurant.
  • Seat guests in an open section or at a reserved table.
  • Provides guests with menus and ensures they are seated comfortably.
  • Assigns guests evenly across different servers' sections in the restaurant.
  • Maintains restaurant's seating chart throughout the shift.
  • Adds guests' names to waitlists as necessary.
  • Takes drink orders for guests as they wait or directs them to the bar area as necessary.
  • Notifies guests when a table is ready.
  • Keeps the host station neat and organized.
  • Assists in rearranging tables for large parties.
  • Reports any problems or issues to the restaurant manager.
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • Assists in setting up and cleaning up the restaurant during opening and closing shifts, respectively.
  • Addresses and resolves customer concerns and complaints.
  • Reorganizes the seating chart in the event that a server calls in sick.
  • Keeps in contact with servers to make sure the seating chart is properly balanced.
  • Thank guests for dining at the restaurant when they leave.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Pays close attention to detail.
  • Exhibits excellent organizational skills.
  • Maintains a professional but friendly demeanor.
  • Is capable of remaining patient and polite when speaking to frustrated guests.
  • Demonstrates ability to read and interpret restaurant's seating chart.
  • Works well with a team.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Possesses stamina required to remain walking and/or standing for an entire shift.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Landmark Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.