Host/Hostess

Town Hall
  • Jacksonville, Florida
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    REPORTS TO: General Manager

    FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt


    We offer:

    • Paid Time Off

    • Medical Health Benefits for Full Time Staff Members

    • Optional Vision and Dental Benefits

    • Employee Dining Discounts

    • Staff Referral Bonus Program


    POSITION OVERVIEW: Our service teams are responsible for providing friendly, positive and efficient hospitality to our guests to provide a great dining experience that will ensure they will want to come back to dine with us again and again!


    Qualified applicant for HOST must possess/demonstrate:

    • Minimum 1 year Hosting experience in a full-service restaurant required.

    • Working knowledge of an operating system for taking reservations, such as Open Table, Toast or Resy.

    • Demonstrable professional phone etiquette. Maintain accurate knowledge on hours of operation, relevant service and facility information, and upcoming events at the restaurant

    • Strong communication, writing and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates. Focus on hospitality and teamwork.

    • Basic knowledge of food presentation, preparation and handling.

    • Possess a general understanding of the proper steps of service required of all Front of the House service positions.

    • Possess basic math skills, comfortable handling money and is proficient with a point-of-sale system, preferably Toast.

    • Ability to multi-task and operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

    • Stable work history and attendance record.

    • Reliable transportation required.

    • Physically able to perform all duties the job may require. Frequently lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. and spend most of your work day on your feet.

    • Ability to work a varying schedule which may include long hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

    • Work in a clean and organized manner.

    • Positive, friendly and professional attitude with a team-player approach.


    As a part of the CuliVino Hospitality Group, Prati Italia, Town Hall and Electric Dough Pizza Co. restaurants are among the forefront of Jacksonville’s local /independent dining scene. Jacksonville is home and we are proud of our deep-rooted connection to the community. Founded by James Beard-award nominated Chef Tom Gray, our goal is to offer guests a truly local, neighborhood restaurant connection. Our teams are committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience that makes guests feel like part of our family. We strive to lead the charge to bring a higher level of recognition to the North Florida dining scene and sustainable sourcing movement. We are committed to creating a great working environment that allows our team members to grow and advance their professional horizons within our hospitality brands.

    Work schedule

    • Night shift
    • Weekend availability
    • Holidays

    Benefits

    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Referral program
    • Employee discount
    • Paid training

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJacksonville, Florida

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Food Presentationunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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