Host

Colony GrillNorwalk, ConnecticutOn-siteFull-timeListed 3 weeks ago

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About this role

Voted a Top Workplace and Top Pizza nationally, Colony Grill is looking for a guest-focused, skilled communicator to join our team! You will be welcoming and seating guests, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional overall experience, from entry to exit.

You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to create positive interactions for our team members and guests.

Responsibilities:
Host Role
•  Greet incoming guests with exceptional hospitality and seat them efficiently.
•  Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, providing accurate wait times to incoming guests as appropriate.
•  Manage waiting areas and communicate consistently with waiting guests to support a positive experience prior to seating.
•  Assign guests to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that flow of service remains seamless and properly paced. 
•  Engage guests and ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff.
•  Assist with restaurant set-up and keep the host stand (and other high-traffic restaurant areas) clean, organized, and presentable for guests.

Takeout Role
•  Staff high-volume take-out section as scheduled/when needed.
•  Answer phones, recording orders accurately, while providing gracious service to takeout guests.
•  Operate cash register efficiently to accept payments for takeout orders.

Qualifications: 
•  Confident, clear communication. Gracious, professional demeanor reflecting our hospitality-driven mission.
•  Friendly and customer-focused personality 
•  Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance.
•  Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
•  Ability to clearly communicate on the telephone.
•  Must be able to carry trays, service items or supplies (10-30 lbs.)

Complete our short application today!