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Job Description Company Overview: Uniquely nestled atop the hills of Orange County, Orange Hill offers sweeping views of Catalina Island, Downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland's magical firework show and our beautiful California coastline. Orange Hill is one of the top eateries in the nation and is committed to providing guests with a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. It is our mission to provide a 5-star experience to our guests, team members and our community. We offer an exciting and positive culture, and numerous benefits, perks and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are looking to jumpstart and level-up your career path in the hospitality and culinary world, then this is the place for you. Top-notch benefits: · Paid Sick Time renewed yearly · Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions · Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance · PTO for full time employees · Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values. · Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement · Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off · Opportunities to grow your career with a clear path for advancement · Plus more! Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour As a Lead Host, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for our guests, ensuring they receive exceptional service from the moment they step through our doors. Key Responsibilities: * Guest Relations: • Greet and welcome guests with warmth and professionalism., • Manage reservations and seating arrangements efficiently., • Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with courtesy and promptness. Team Leadership: • Supervise and train host/hostess staff to provide top-notch service., • Coordinate host/hostess schedules to ensure proper coverage., • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Organization and Coordination: • Maintain an organized and efficient seating chart., • Collaborate with kitchen and serving staff to optimize table turnover., • Monitor and manage waitlists during peak hours. Communication: • Communicate effectively with servers, management, and kitchen staff., • Provide clear instructions to the host/hostess team to ensure smooth operations., • Handle customer feedback and communicate it constructively to the team. Problem Solving: • Address and resolve issues related to reservations, seating, and guest concerns., • Previous experience in as a lead restaurant host/hostess in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organizational and multitasking skills., • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities., • Leadership experience is a plus. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

Job Description Accountability Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Host/Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment, and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses guests concerns. Key Business Areas A "Key Business Area" is an area of performance in which the Host/Hostess must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions: • Greets guests immediately in a friendly manner upon arrival and acknowledges at departure, • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and meets service cycle timing standards, • Seats guests at clean, dry tables utilizing proper seating rotation, • Determines and provides for any special needs of guests, • Maintains guest waiting list and adheres to proper seating order procedures, • Describes promotions and suggestively sells while seating guests; takes initial beverage order, • Attends to any other guest needs during the entire dining experience as warranted, • Demonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, and discount transactions, • Uses proper telephone etiquette, • Enters and delivers "To Go" orders correctly, • Addresses complaints promptly in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues, • Assists service personnel in providing beverage orders and refills and clearing and setting tables, • Willingly assists other team members without being asked, • Maintains proper supply of clean menus, • Lifts and carries supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs., • Demonstrates knowledge of station and floor breakdowns, • Possesses strong product and menu knowledge, • Maintains foyer area of restaurant to be clean, organized and inviting to guests, • Completes all required side-work, including deep cleaning assignments, • Provides courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests, • Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures Essential Functions • Must have ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs., • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grasp, • Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work area, • Must be able to stand and walk during entire shift, • Must be able hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs, • Must possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide), • Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling, • Must be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominations, • Must be able to operate point of sale system, • Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals, • Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position, • Must be able to work flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends, • Must have excellent guest service skills, • Must have ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, • Must be able to work in a team environment, • Meets Denny's uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift, • Must place a value on diversity and shows respect for others This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the Employer with or without notice.

Job Description Accountability Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Host/Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses guests concerns. Key Business Areas A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the Host/Hostess must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions: • Greets guests immediately in a friendly manner upon arrival and acknowledges at departure, • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and meets service cycle timing standards, • Seats guests at clean, dry tables utilizing proper seating rotation, • Determines and provides for any special needs of guests, • Maintains guest waiting list and adheres to proper seating order procedures, • Describes promotions and suggestively sells while seating guests; takes initial beverage order, • Attends to any other guest needs during the entire dining experience as warranted, • Demonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, and discount transactions, • Uses proper telephone etiquette, • Enters and delivers “To Go” orders correctly, • Addresses complaints promptly in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues, • Assists service personnel in providing beverage orders and refills and clearing and setting tables, • Willingly assists other team members without being asked, • Maintains proper supply of clean menus, • Lifts and carries supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs., • Demonstrates knowledge of station and floor breakdowns, • Possesses strong product and menu knowledge, • Maintains foyer area of restaurant to be clean, organized and inviting to guests, • Completes all required side-work, including deep cleaning assignments, • Provides courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests, • Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures Essential Functions • Must have ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs., • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grasp, • Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work area, • Must be able to stand and walk during entire shift, • Must be able hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs, • Must possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide), • Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling, • Must be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominations, • Must be able to operate point of sale system, • Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals, • Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position, • Must be able to work flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends, • Must have excellent guest service skills, • Must have ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, • Must be able to work in a team environment, • Meets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the Employer with or without notice.

Job Description Job Summary: Host/ess-Counter/Cashier are responsible for receiving, delighting, and serving customers at the front counter, taking orders, operating the cash register, maintaining cleanliness, and performing other assigned tasks. Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Management Team on duty (and the Station In-Charge)., • Set-up chairs at the receiving area while waiting to be seated at the dining area (if applicable)., • Manage guest/s’ experience who are in queue, especially when queue is long., • Provide order form with pencil on the clip board for all the guests in queue, so they can decide what to order while waiting in queue., • Determine the sequence of priorities for the first four parties in the queue. Coordinate with the Management Team on Duty and Station In-Charge on the number of pax in each party of guest to prepare the correct table size and seating arrangement., • Inform guest/s their sequence of priorities when all guests in that party are all present., • Communicate Management Team on Duty and Station In-Charge on table availability using the 2-way radio., • Receive, sit guest/s, send guests off warmly, and encourage guests to come again., • Present the order form and explain how to use it., • Describe the various types of Dim Sum (if guest/s are not familiar with the menu); recommend and introduce them to the menu and any promotional dishes., • Take the customer/s’ orders, suggestive sell (upsell), repeat to confirm and avoid errors in orders and collect the order form when ready., • Key in the orders to the P.O.S including any variations or special instructions in the serving of food orders., • Observe cash control procedures and print out of reports in POS. Job Requirements: • Minimum of two years high school education, • 1 year of crew member experience in a similar industry, preferred, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Job Description Company Overview: Uniquely nestled atop the hills of Orange County, Orange Hill offers sweeping views of Catalina Island, Downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland's magical firework show and our beautiful California coastline. Orange Hill is one of the top eateries in the nation and is committed to providing guests with a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. It is our mission to provide a 5-star experience to our guests, team members and our community. We offer an exciting and positive culture, and numerous benefits, perks and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are looking to jumpstart and level-up your career path in the hospitality and culinary world, then this is the place for you. Top-notch benefits: · Paid Sick Time renewed yearly · Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions · Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance · PTO for full time employees · Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values. · Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off · Opportunities to grow your career with a clear path for advancement · Plus more! Pay: $17.50 - $18 / hour Position Overview: The Host/Hostess plays a vital role in creating a positive first impression for our guests and ensuring seamless coordination between the dining room and kitchen staff. Responsibilities: * Greeting Guests: Warmly welcome guests as they arrive at the restaurant, exhibiting a friendly and professional demeanor at all times. * Seating Arrangements: Manage the seating chart to optimize table turnover and accommodate reservations, while maintaining a balanced flow of guests throughout the dining area. * Reservation Management: Confirm reservations, manage the waitlist during peak hours, and effectively communicate wait times to guests. * Menu Presentation: Provide guests with menus and assist them with any inquiries regarding menu items, specials, or dietary restrictions. * Coordinating with Servers: Collaborate closely with the serving staff to ensure efficient communication between the front and back of house teams. * Maintaining Cleanliness: Monitor the cleanliness of the host stand, lobby area, and restrooms, promptly addressing any issues to uphold our high standards of cleanliness and presentation. * Customer Service: Respond to guest inquiries, requests, and concerns in a courteous and timely manner, striving to exceed their expectations and enhance their overall dining experience. * Assisting with Special Events: Support the coordination of special events, private parties, and large group reservations as needed. Qualifications: • Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service role preferred., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail., • Positive attitude and a passion for providing exceptional service., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

Job Description King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart and spectacular seafood dishes to delight our Guests, come join our world-class team! Part Time & Full Time Host / Hostess / Front Desk crewmembers average pay is $400 - $900 / week. This is $16.50 / hour, plus tipshare. The advertised expected range is an estimate, only, and is based on current take home averages. It is based on schedule flexibility & availability is not guaranteed. We keep it reel! Premium benefits, an amazing company culture, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet? What do we bring to the table? • Growth Opportunities, • Great training and commitment to promotions from within!, • Teamwork / Flexible Hours, • Education Reimbursement, • Generous Dining Discount, • Professionalism, • Productive Environment, • Strong company culture Once hired, you will be trained on Open Table to better assist with the guest experience, you will have hands-on training with certified trainers, and you will become an ambassador of our culture. You will contribute in a team service environment and have opportunities to grow with us. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages with food., • High school education., • Current CA Food Handler’s Card., • Ability to communicate in a satisfactory manner, both verbal and written English., • Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations., • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the front desk standards, • Complete opening duties as assigned., • Answer phone promptly, taking reservations and taking messages – recording all information correctly and legibly., • Seat Guests as reserved or on a walk-in basis, promptly and courteously, accommodating special requests., • Carry all Guest drinks on a tray when showing Guests to their table., • Ensure the transfer of guest checks from bartender and cocktail servers to dining room servers., • Keep accurate account of table status throughout restaurant., • Anticipate Guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy., • Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, management and co-workers., • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of and Guest restrooms., • Guide the activities of the assigned assistants to ensure optimum service to Guests.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Responsibilities • Welcome guests with a smile and inform them of the wait time, • Seat guests at their tables, taking into consideration server availability and guest needs, • Provide guests with menus and inform them of any available specials, • Accept payment for meals and operate the cash registerQualifications, • Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred, • Friendly and outgoing personality, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and carrying trays, • Familiarity with food safety guidelines, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment