Restaurant Host

About This Role

Greeting and seating guests in the restaurant, anticipating their needs, and ensuring a positive dining experience are the core responsibilities of this part-time Host position. The role suits an individual who is pleasant, upbeat, and sociable, and committed to high standards of guest satisfaction within a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors by greeting them in a friendly and positive manner
• Meet, greet and seat guests to ensure positive guest experiences
• Make fair and consistent decisions on seating for guests and parties
• Provide information regarding all aspects of the restaurant and company, including specials
• Tend to guest special needs and requests, including making sure service staff and kitchen are aware of allergies
• Assist with delivering food to guests
• Support the Busser department in set up, breakdown and cleaning of tables
• Observe, instruct and monitor guests for safety and guideline adherence
• Assist with guest recovery and notify manager to ensure positive guest experiences
• Maintain constant working knowledge of the Andretti brand, product, and policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly and professionally while interacting enthusiastically with guests and fellow co-workers
• Perform opening, running, and closing department duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat, and sociable throughout the workday
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include days, nights, holidays, and weekends
• Awareness and knowledge of facility emergency procedures

Nice to have:

• Prior guest service or hospitality experience

Benefits

• 401k with a company match
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Training support

Physical Requirements

• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing, and occasional stocking up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate quickly and accurately
• Understand, follow, and maintain safety standards at all times

About the Company

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing family entertainment company with locations in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Arizona, with more locations coming throughout the US. They offer exhilarating, cutting-edge karting on indoor multilevel tracks, immersive multi-player virtual reality simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces and restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues.