Host

We are looking for a customer-focused Host to join our team! You will be welcoming guests, seating them in the restaurant, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.

Responsibilities:

Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
Provide guests with menus
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seating
Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
May operate POS system for takeout orders, to accept payments for food and beverages

Qualifications:

Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
Must have Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) compliance through Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
Must have or be willing to attain ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification
Friendly and customer-focused personality
Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone

Complete our short application today!

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

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.

Inspired by the flavor synonymous with coastal Baja and mainland Mexico, Playa Mesa located in Costa Mesa, brings a refreshing approach to authentic Mexican food and drink. Playa Mesa is a vibrant and inviting retreat with tranquil south of the border ambiance. Come relax with friends at the bar over a house margarita or enjoy an authentic Mexican meal on the patio.

Find out more at www.playamesa.com.

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