Job Introduction
We're recruiting an experienced Restaurant Host who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a Restaurant Host, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
- Mon: Full-time (Days)
- Tues: Full-time (Days)
- Weds: Full-time (Days)
- Thurs: Full-time (Days)
- Fri: Full-time (Days)
Could you shine as Compass Group Ireland's next Restaurant Host? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Warmly greet and welcome guests: Create a positive first impression by making eye contact, smiling, and offering a friendly greeting.
- Manage reservations and seating: Efficiently seat guests, manage waitlists, and accommodate special requests. Knowledge of OpenTable is preferred.
- Maintain a clean and organised front-of-house area: Ensure the entrance, and waiting areas are tidy and inviting.
- Bid farewell to guests: Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
- Assist with other tasks as needed: Support the restaurant team with tasks such as taking orders, running food, or bussing tables during busy periods.
- Manage guest flow: Control the pace of seating to ensure a smooth dining experience for all guests.
- Handle guest feedback or concerns: Address any issues promptly and professionally, escalating to management when necessary.
- Assist with special events or private parties: Coordinate seating arrangements and manage guest lists.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by your manager
Our ideal Restaurant Host will:
- Warmly greet and welcome guests: Create a positive first impression by making eye contact, smiling, and offering a friendly greeting.
- Manage reservations and seating: Efficiently seat guests, manage waitlists, and accommodate special requests. Knowledge of OpenTable is preferred.
- Maintain a clean and organised front-of-house area: Ensure the entrance, and waiting areas are tidy and inviting.
- Bid farewell to guests: Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
- Assist with other tasks as needed: Support the restaurant team with tasks such as taking orders, running food, or bussing tables during busy periods.
- Manage guest flow: Control the pace of seating to ensure a smooth dining experience for all guests.
- Handle guest feedback or concerns: Address any issues promptly and professionally, escalating to management when necessary.
- Assist with special events or private parties: Coordinate seating arrangements and manage guest lists.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by your manager
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Job Reference: com/1609/41399001/52680387/ROI
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!