Host/Hostess

The Holiday Inn at The Mainland Manahawkin/LBI located at 151 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, New Jersey is currently hiring Full, Part, and On Call hosts and hostess for our awarding winning restaurant, The Mainland Kitchen + Pub. Your main job at the restaurant will be to greet and seat all guests and ensure a quality dining experience. Other duties include...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIE

Ensure all tables are properly set before seating guests.

Maintain seating chart, which includes “Open table” reservation system for rotation purposes.

Greet and seat guests properly and issue menus.

Answer phone properly and follow all reservation procedures.

Follow accurate cash handling and room charge procedures.

Organize and maintain a clean service podium.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain an inventory of needed supplies.

Ensure all menus are clean before shift.

Be familiar with hotel facilities and their location and hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

Communication and hospitality skills.

Ability to read, speak, and write English.

Ability to answer phones.

Skills

Must have excellent hearing in order to answer telephone and take reservations.

Must have excellent speech communication skills to be able to answer telephone, greet guests, take reservations and solve any issues that might arise.

Must have excellent literacy to be able to take reservations.

Abilities

Continually standing 100% of the time.

Experience

One year of work experience.