Facilitated guest seating and provided a warm welcome upon arrival.
- Ensured smooth operations during shift changes by communicating relevant information between incoming and outgoing staff members.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings and daily specials to accurately inform guests about their options.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.