Host (Creative Design)
Who We Are:
Matchbox opened its first location in 2003 and quickly became known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. We like to call it elevated American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
By the end of our founding year, matchbox had become a neighborhood fixture and earned the honor of Washington, DC's "Best New Restaurant” of 2003 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington .
Eighteen years later, matchbox has grown to eleven restaurants in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. We've been successful over the years because we've stayed true to our original beliefs and continue to be inspired by creating friendly, high energy gathering places with delicious food and drinks that bring people together.
Description
The Host's role is to warmly greet, seat and assist guests in accordance with matchbox quality standards and appropriately manage guest flow. The Host is a hospitality professional who is warm, genuine, and engaging, as well as efficient and accurate to ensure an extraordinary experience for all our guests.
Summary of Essential Functions
- Greets guests and facilitates seating guests per timing and service standards, which include prolonged standing and walking throughout duration of shift
- Understands and effectively communicates with guests both in person and over the phone ensuring clear expectations using prescribed verbiage
- Cleans and maintains an organized, stocked work area which include, restrooms and outside perimeter of the restaurant
- May assist in clearing and cleaning tables which could require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents
- Knows the food and beverage menu, and is able to speak to the menu from memory.
- Completes side-work tasks as assigned
- My take to-go orders, which requires writing orders and ringing orders into the point of sale system
- Navigates reservation/guest management system quickly and efficiently
- Understands and practices proper safe food and beverage handling procedures in accordance with local government standards
Knowledge/Skills + Abilities
- Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required
- At least 18 years of age (unless permitted by law)
- High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment
- Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day preferred
- Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays
- Certified in (or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law)
- Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation
Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location (verbal and written)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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