BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS Benefits & PerksEducational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptopImmediate Family Members are also eligibleCompetitive Pay with Service Award IncentiveGet paid daily through Daily PayComprehensive Health Benefits including Medical Dental Vision and more401k retirement savings with company matchFlexible ScheduleAll you can eat pancakes meal discountsEmployee Discount ProgramDevelopment Pathway Step by step process to grow your career3 College Credits hours for completing manager trainingFounded in 1958 Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious homestyle food at a great value.Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100 guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry you are in the right placePosition DescriptionAs a Hostess you will be responsible for providing friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies procedures programs and performance standards. In addition you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by General Manager or Manager on Duty.ResponsibilitiesReports to work well groomed in proper and clean uniform and practices good personal hygiene.Uses greeting seating and waiting list procedures.Accountable for proper handling of cash credit card information gift cards and all things related to the payment of guest checks.Maintains cleanliness standards and stocks for the reception area and restrooms.Accurately processes all guest checks with no cash overages or shortages.Anticipates identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.Provides assistance to pantry maintenance and pre-rush organization.Provides assistance to all servers and bus persons in order to execute Perkins service standards.Utilizes proper cash handling procedures to execute cash and non-cash transactions counting change security precautions and cash accountability.Ensures that the cash register and cash register area are stocked with all needed items.Communicates with Manager on Duty and co-workers regarding productservice deficiencies equipment safety problems etc.Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.Has sufficient knowledge of menu to execute suggestive selling techniques with all guests.Maintains cleanliness of bakery cases and restocks.Has sufficient knowledge of bakery products to execute suggestive selling techniques and sampling programs with all guests.Bagsboxes any products according to standards.QualificationsBasic skills such as sanitation safety and customer service taught through in-house trainingTrustworthy can be relied upon to deal with payment of guest checks and operate cash registerMust be able to communicate clearlyPhysical Requirements Environment Work ConditionsMust have high level of mobilityflexibilityMust be able to work irregular hours under heavy stresspressure during peak timesMust possess a high level of coordinationMust lift and carry serving trays weight up to 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feetMust be able to fit through an opening 30" wideRequires frequent reaching bending pushing and pullingExposure to heat steam smoke cold and odorsRequires continual standing and walkingDisclaimerThis job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended however to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance employee development and compensation. As such the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Founded in 1958 Perkins® operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse moderately priced menu featuring breakfast lunch dinner and bakery offerings and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace. The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concepts ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins were always updating our menu with fresh flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins iconic guest favorites some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand. BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100 guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry you are in the right place