Hostess Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico US
Job Purpose:
Welcomes restaurant patrons and collects revenue by greeting and seating guests; issuing charges; collecting payments.
Work Keys scores preferred (applied math 3, reading for information 3, locating information 3) See your local NM Department of Workforce Solutions office to schedule a Work Keys Assessment.
Duties:
* Schedules patrons by recording dining reservations; giving location of and directions to restaurant; assigning dining areas; referring requests for special parties and accommodations to dining room manager.
* Welcomes patrons by exchanging pleasantries; escorting them to assigned dining area; presenting menus; announcing waitperson's name.
* Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies.
* Helps dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages.
* Issues dining charges by verifying orders; calculating taxes; totaling bill.
* Receives payments by validating credit charges; approving checks; accepting currency; calculating and issuing change.
* Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions; listing checks and credit card charges.
* Safeguards revenues by completing cash, check, and credit card deposit slips; arranging for deposit; determining opening cash supply.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Customer Service, People Skills, Professionalism, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Thoroughness, Planning, General Math Skills, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication