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Host/Hostess Position Landmark Hospitality is seeking a host/hostess to join their team. Landmark Hospitality is a leader in the hospitality industry, that owns and operates unique and iconic venues such as the Liberty House, Hudson House, Stone House at Stirling Ridge, The Ryland Inn, Village Hall, Felina, The Farmhouse, and the Boathouse at Mercer Lake in New Jersey as well as Hotel Du Village and the Logan Inn in Pennsylvania. Landmark Hospitality specializes in upscale restaurants, event spaces, and boutique hotels and is growing. Landmark has exciting opportunities available! The job description of a restaurant hostess 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 hostess 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.

Job Title You impact every guest's experience Talk about an important role. When guests come in and sit down, you make sure everything is always ready, welcoming, and clean. You make sure their dining space is comfortable. So what does it take to work with us? We expect you to be you! Throw in integrity, a relentless drive for excellence, and a commitment to always doing what's right, and you've got our interest. What we offer: 50% dining privilege Fast-paced, fun environment Open-door communication Ability to advance your career Health benefits Requirements and Qualifications Arrives to work on time as scheduled and ready to work Follows Miller's Ale House policies in all respects, including, but not limited to, time recording requirements, such as clocking in and out and responding to end-of-shift prompts concerning tasks performed and the amount of time associated with such tasks Interacts with guests to provide the highest level of customer service and create exceptional guest experiences by adhering to all Miller's Ale House service standards Works directly with other team members to ensure all guest's needs and requests are fulfilled satisfactorily and promptly Assists host/hostess with greeting and seating guests Assists servers with making and delivering non-alcoholic beverages Assists with providing guests with non-alcoholic drink refills Assists servers in running food to and from guests while ensuring proper food handling guidelines are being followed and guests' expectations are met Acknowledges all guests that come within five feet in a smiling, friendly manner Provides immediate responses to guests' requests and inquiries Assists servers with performing table quality check back (2-bite/2-minute) to ensure guest satisfaction Cleans tables and spills throughout the guests' visit Assists the servers in pre-bussing dishware as the guests have finished eating Provides final removal of all plate and glassware after a guest departs from the table Resets all tables within a timely manner after guest departure including perfect silverware setup and cleanliness detail Collects bus tubs at quality assurance and server stations Empties trash cans in the restaurant Ensures proper food handling and sanitation of work areas Accomplishes end-of-shift side work; including ensuring work areas are stocked and ready for the next scheduled shift to take over Safety & Sanitation Washes hands every 20 minutes throughout the shift Maintains clean and sanitized work areas Works with team members to ensure that safety and sanitation protocol is being executed to company standard Teamwork & Skills Supports other front of house functions as needed, recognizing that everything within the four walls of the restaurant impacts the guest experience Positively communicates with other team members and management to keep one another informed Provides exceptional service throughout the entire shift Possesses communication skills and the ability to work alone as well as with a team Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment Must be a minimum of 18 years of age unless otherwise dictated by state law The wage range for this position is $6.00-$20.00 plus tips. Physical demands Remaining standing for extended periods Bending, squatting, and lifting, up to 30 lbs., for short distances Ability to work with varying noise levels Ability to remain balanced while carrying heavy loads Ability to frequently communicate and timely exchange accurate information with managers, team members, and guests in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

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