Restaurant Host/Busser

Company: Slackwater
Location: Provo
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Title
Host/Busser

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

As a host at Slackwater, you will be the first point of contact for guests entering the restaurant. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, managing reservations, and ensuring efficient seating arrangements to optimize guest flow and enhance the overall dining experience.

As a busser at Slackwater, you will be crucial in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting dining environment. You will support servers and ensure that tables are promptly cleared, and set for the next guests, contributing to the overall efficiency and customer satisfaction of the restaurant.

This is a new Slackwater location set to open on April 28th in the Provo/Riverwoods area. If hired, you will be expected to complete five days of training the week of April 21. Training sessions will be held in the AM and PM.

Position Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience as a host or similar role preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and carry or lift up to 40 pounds.
  Key Responsibilities
  
• Warmly welcome guests as they enter the restaurant. Offer a friendly and professional demeanor to create a positive first impression.
• Handle reservations and walk-in guests. Maintain an organized system to manage seating arrangements and minimize wait times.
• Assign tables based on availability and guest preferences. Ensure that guests are seated in a timely manner and provide them with menus.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Assist with special requests, such as seating preferences or accommodations.
• Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently. Remove used dishes, utensils, and glassware, and clean tables and chairs to ensure readiness for new guests.
• Assist servers with refilling drinks, delivering food to tables, and addressing any immediate customer needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, including floors and high-touch surfaces. Assist with general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and removing trash.
• Maintain cleanliness of guest restrooms, including floors and high-touch surfaces. Restock supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soap.
• Restock supplies such as napkins, utensils, and condiments. Ensure that the dining area is well-supplied and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Location
  Riverwoods
  
  Full-Time/Part-Time
  Part-Time
  
  Shift
  Various Shifts
  
  Open Date
  3/14/2025 Associated topics: anfitri--na, anfitri--nas, anfitri--nes, food and beverage server, maitre d, mesera, server, servidor, steward, wine steward

Keywords: Slackwater, Provo , Restaurant Host/Busser, Hospitality & Tourism , Provo, Utah