Denny’s – HOST / HOSTESS

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Greet guests warmly upon arrival and acknowledge them upon departure.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency and adhere to service cycle timing standards.
  • Seat guests at clean, dry tables while following proper seating rotation procedures.
  • Identify and accommodate special guest needs as required.
  • Maintain an organized guest waiting list and follow seating order guidelines.
  • Promote menu specials and suggest additional items while seating guests; take initial beverage orders.
  • Provide attentive service throughout the dining experience, addressing guest needs as necessary.
  • Follow safe cash handling procedures, accurately processing cash, credit card, and discount transactions.
  • Use proper telephone etiquette when handling guest inquiries.
  • Enter and deliver “To Go” orders with accuracy.
  • Address guest concerns promptly and courteously, escalating issues to a supervisor as needed.
  • Assist service staff with beverage refills, clearing, and setting tables.
  • Support team members willingly, without needing to be asked.
  • Ensure a proper supply of clean menus is always available.
  • Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
  • Maintain knowledge of restaurant station and floor layouts.
  • Possess a strong understanding of menu items and restaurant offerings.
  • Keep the foyer area clean, organized, and inviting for guests.
  • Complete all assigned side work, including deep cleaning tasks.
  • Adhere to brand standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide friendly and professional service to both guests and team members.

Essential Functions

  • Ability to lift and carry trays weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Capable of bending, stooping, reaching, wiping, lifting, and grasping objects.
  • Must have sufficient mobility to operate effectively within the work environment.
  • Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
  • Must be able to hear clearly in a loud environment to respond to guest and team needs.
  • Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
  • Comply with state, county, and municipal food handling regulations.
  • Ability to identify and differentiate between monetary denominations.
  • Must be able to operate a point-of-sale (POS) system efficiently.
  • Work safely around potentially hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Successfully complete all required tests and training for the position.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Maintain professional grooming and uniform standards throughout the shift.
  • Flexible availability, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
  • Strong guest service skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Dependable and able to learn basic tasks while following instructions.
  • Values diversity and demonstrates respect for others.

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