Job Summary
Our casual, laid-back winery and wine bar in lovely Manzanita seeks a friendly, upbeat Hostess/Host to work variable shifts, including weekends. The ideal candidate loves making small talk with customers, is friendly, outgoing and a team player. You should be willing to fill in as needed. Some front and back-of-house assistance might be needed, such as food preparation, bussing, and restocking/cleaning. If you love the restaurant business and genuinely enjoy people, we need to hear from you.
Currently only hiring for the summer, end of May-September preferred.
Responsibilities
Greet customers as soon as they walk through the door
Provide patrons with accurate wait time estimates during busy periods
Maintain a neat, organized front-of-house environment
Seat guests and take initial drink orders as needed to ensure ideal speed of service
Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes and flatware, and resetting dining areas as available
Assist with opening/closing tasks and side work as needed
Learn food and beverage menu
Rotate seating between different stations to ensure even workloads for waitstaff
Hostess skills
High school diploma/GED preferred; in high school acceptable
Flexible schedule, particularly for weekend/evening shifts
1+ years customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
Ability to work 6+ hours on your feet at a time
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Advanced time management experience
Friendly, open disposition
Team player who looks for ways to help other employees whenever needed
Willingness to work holidays/weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour