Host

Host Part-Time

If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food, then the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, which serves Mount Vernon Estates visitors and the surrounding area, is currently looking for Hosts to join our team. Hosts are responsible for positive guest and client relations, coordination, and implementation of food service - including seating guests, communicating back to the host stand tables that are finished with meals or almost finished, and communicating back to the host stand tables that are clean and ready to be seated again. Sometimes the host might also assist the Server Assistants by refilling beverages and water, running food to the tables, and assisting in resetting and bussing tables.

Compensation ----------------

• 15.00 per hour
• Expected Hours:
• Daytime Shift: 10:15 am to around 4:00 pm
• Evening Shift: 3:30 pm to around 8:00 pm

Requirements -------------

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to perform additional duties to facilitate the restaurants operations as needed

Special Requirements -------------------

• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• May be required to lift upwards of 20 lbs
• Work Environment:
• This role takes place in a busy restaurant or café setting involving regular interaction with guests and coworkers.
• The pace is fast and dynamic, particularly during meal service times.
• Noise levels can be moderate to high.
• Physical Requirements:
• Requires prolonged standing and walking
• Carrying trays, reaching, and bending
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
• Clear verbal communication and customer service skills are essential
• The role also involves handling food and beverages

Benefits ----------

• 403b Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee recognition at 5 years of service
• Monthly employee events
• Employee referral program
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site Library
• Discount on Public Event Tickets
• Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
• Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
• Free parking

Inclusive Environment ---------------------

Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, sex, including pregnancy, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran, and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.