Restaurant Host Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Restaurant/Food Service

If you're looking for a place where you will meet hundreds of new people daily and make them feel welcome, come check us out! We have a unique work environment that you'll only experience at SSP America!

Here are some things you can expect as a Host/Hostess:

Greet all guests in a courteous and professional manner and escort them to their table
Seat guests and maintain organization and flow in restaurant (rotating tables assigned by server)
Assist guests with children and special needs, as required
Present menus, answer questions and offer suggestions regarding food and service
Inform servers and management of special needs and/or potential problems with guests
Clear and reset counters or tables at conclusion of each course
Ensure complete guest satisfaction
Thank guests for their patronage upon exiting the restaurant

Skills and Requirements:

Making our guests feel at home from the moment they walk in
Having warm, friendly smiles
Minimum 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment
High school diploma preferred
Verbal and written communication
Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service
Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, etc.
Food handlers permit as required by law
Medical benefits for employees working 80 + hours per month ($50.00 / month employee cost)
Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
SSP 401(k) plan with Employer Matching
Pension Plan Vacation accrues at 0.03846 per compensable hour worked (40 hours per pay period), subject to seniority-based maximums.
8 Paid Holidays (premium pay; Christmas paid at higher premium)
Paid Sick Leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked; rollover up to 72 hours with end of year cash
-out of excess).
Meal Plan: 50% meal discount for shifts of 5+ hours
Paid 30-minute meal break for shifts of 5+ hours
Additional Medical Leave /Extended Leave of Absence

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.