Host, Restaurant​/Food Service, Server​/Wait Staff

Benefits:

• Supportive and Dynamic Work Environment
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Join Our Culinary Legacy:
Careers at August The Mansion

Welcome to August The Mansion, a historic and iconic dining destination in O'Fallon, Illinois. Established in 1857 as a family farmhouse by August Wastfield, our restaurant is a cherished historical landmark. After extensive renovation and under new ownership, we are preparing for a grand reopening in March 2024. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and provide a casual upscale dining experience serving New American cuisine.

Job Summary: As a Host, you will create exceptional experiences by welcoming guests, seating them, and ensuring they enjoy their visit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
• Provide menus to guests.
• Assign patrons to suitable tables, managing rotation for server efficiency.
• Inform guests of current promotions and introduce them to their servers.
• Manage guest flow into dining and bar areas, providing wait times when appropriate.
• Answer phone calls and take reservations.
• Keep the host stand neat and presentable.
• Complete side work for smooth operations.
• Collaborate with team members both front and back of house.

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred.
• Friendly, customer-focused personality.
• Clear communication of greetings, farewells, and guest requests.
• Ability to communicate guest needs effectively to staff.
• Good telephone communication skills.