Chelsea’s Kitchen

HMSHost at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Terminal 4
3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Summary: 

The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting guest(s) and seating them at an appropriate table before they are introduced to their server. The Host/Hostess may perform a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager. 

Essential Functions: 

• Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting following HMSHost customer service standards 
• Records customer reservations or seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times 
• Maintains and updates restaurant seating charts 
• Proper set up and maintenance of the Dining Room areas before serving 
• Assists with maintaining sufficient stock of roll up silverware for the incoming shift 
• Seats guests and advises them on menus and beverage choices based on required in-depth 

  knowledge 

• Oversees the delivery and servicing of food and beverages 
• Liaises between kitchen staff and floor staff to ensure the guests’ experience meets concept/company standards 
• Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests checks to speed up service 
• Understands and follows HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures and maintain proper security of cash at all times 
• Patrols assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per 

  establishment procedures 

• Performs other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, washing dishes, preparing food for the To-go areas and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles) 

  Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 

• Customer service and cash handling experience preferred 
• Excellent organization skills 
• Ability to read and interpret restaurant’s seating chart 
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner 
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions 
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers 

  Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)