EBSCO Industries is seeking an experienced Host / Hostess. This position is located at Neat Tasting Room & Bottle Shop, in Alys Beach Community, Florida. Neat is a unique bar and dining experience with a team service mentality. The Host / Hostess is one of the most important members of our service team. The persons applying for this job should be full of energy, have a positive outlook, and an aptitude for genuine hospitality.

Job Responsibilities

• Focus on front entrance.
• Providing our guests with a crisp, and warm welcome.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and win their trust immediately.
• Need to be very articulate, and warm.
• Manage reservations on a first come first serve basis and using floor seating plan to insure smooth service.
• Seat guest to appropriate table, using service technique.
• Able to answer questions regarding the facility, and the property.
• Provide a genuine and caring service approach to all guest.
• Participate in resetting tables to allow faster turns.

Job Requirements

• Experience as a host / hostess in Restaurant is desired.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Experience managing a floor plan.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of stress

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to reach, bend, squat, carry plates, trays of glasses and lifts glass racks and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per shift.
• Ability to tolerate some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, and humidity.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language
• Ability to perform basic math skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Computer / reservation system knowledge.