Host - Hen Quarter
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As a Host at Hen Quarter , you will be the first impression of our Southern hospitality, welcoming guests with warmth and genuine enthusiasm.
Your Role
is pivotal in setting the tone for each guest's dining experience, guiding them to their tables and ensuring a smooth transition between service phases.
With a focus on exceptional customer service, you will manage reservations, waiting lists, and seating arrangements, all while maintaining a friendly and organized atmosphere.
Your effective communication skills will help coordinate with the server, kitchen, and bar teams to ensure seamless operations.
Join us to embody the essence of Southern charm and contribute to creating memorable moments for every guest.
- Warmly welcome and greet guests as they arrive, creating a positive and inviting atmosphere.
- Manage reservations, waiting lists, and seating assignments efficiently to optimize the flow of guests during busy periods.
- Communicate effectively with the server, kitchen, and bar teams to ensure timely and coordinated service.
- Provide accurate information about menu offerings, specials, and any relevant restaurant details to guests.
- Maintain a clean and organized front-of-house area, including the host stand and waiting areas, to enhance the overall guest experience..
- Experience in high volume, upscale causal dining or an equivalent service environment preferred.
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours).
- Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, high chairs, booster seats).
- Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
- Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
- Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.
- Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast-pace setting.
Who we are:
Hen Quarter is a fun-causal, full-service restaurant inspired by the power of the table to bring people together and the rich culinary traditions of the south.
With crispy fried chicken as our star, our menu blends traditional Southern classics with modern twists.
We now invite guests to enjoy its weekend Endless Grande Buffet, featuring indulgent Southern cuisine at our Prime location.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country.
We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities.
We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About Thompson Hospitality Corporation
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