A Restaurant Host takes responsibility for greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. A well-drafted Restaurant Host Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – welcoming guests to the venue; managing reservations; escorting customers to assigned dining area; providing menus and announcing waiter’s name; greeting customers upon their departure; coordinating with wait staff on seating options; maintaining a clean reception area; catering to the needs of the guests; answering incoming calls and assisting the wait staff as needed.
To excel in this role, the following skills are needed – a good understanding of restaurant etiquette; familiarity with health and safety regulations; experience in managing reservations; strong customer service skills; good physical conditions to walk and stand for long periods; and strong phone and in-person communication skills. While a degree is not a mandatory requirement, possessing a hospitality certification is a must.
Objective : Seeking a Restaurant Host position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : MS Office, Coordinating Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Accommodated guests with estimated waiting time, always maintaining a professional, courteous attitude when confronted with hostile, impatient, or irate guests.
Provided special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
Inspected table for proper presentation and completeness.
Greeted customers as they arrive and bid farewell as they leave.
Relay ordered to the kitchen staff and ensure it is served efficiently and accurately.
Represented ESPN and Disneyland as a company, maintaining a professional look, attitude, and professional mannerisms.
Escorted, welcomed guests inside of our restaurant guiding them to available tables.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
General Education
Restaurant Host Resume
Headline : Motivated and highly productive Restaurant Host professional with a restaurant background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Greeted guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
Received and recorded patrons' dining rooms.
Maintained contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and clients' concerns are addressed.
Informed patrons of establishment specialties and features.
Directed patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
Supervised and coordinated activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : Gain experience in working technical equipment while also planning and interacting with others to organize events or projects. Work Experience Pre/Post Graduation Volunteer experience with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Part time and full time employment to pay back student loans.
Skills : Microsoft Excel, Customer Service Skills, Technical Skills.
Description :
Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
Managed a balanced floor setting, keeping this restaurant flowing properly.
Required to bus tables, greet and seat guests, answer phone calls, open and close the restaurant.
Greeted arriving guests and welcome them into the restaurant.
Responsible for providing welcome support for restaurant patrons.
Assisted with party accommodations, plans, and performance.
Coordinated seating chart to ensure prompt attention to patrons.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : A self-starter seeking a Restaurant Host position within a company which offers opportunities to grow professionally and advancement within the organization.
Skills : Customer Relations, Customer Service, Communication Skills.
Description :
Provided outstanding service to customers upon entrance to the restaurant.
Assisted customers with reservations.
Maintained a neat and clean work area.
Ensured that orders were correct.
Assisted team members with the workload.
Familiared with GuestManager computer systems.
Able to answer & handle multiple phone lines with excellent customer service along with speedy service.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : Hardworking, organized, Restaurant Host professional with a proven background delivering sensible restaurant host technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader.
Skills : MS Office, Computer Skills, Coordinating Skills.
Description :
Received and welcomed the guests with due attention; greeted them with a smile.
Provided the highest quality of service to the customers by making seating arrangements and room booking prior to their visit.
Presented the guests with menus and explained any special cuisines to be served.
Ensured food quality before serving, presented it in the most appetizing way.
Assisted the customers by working out their queries and grievances.
Coordinated with other staff to ensure the availability of the best service for the guests.
Helped to organize seating, improve delivery time, and improved customer satisfaction.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : As a Restaurant Host, responsible for providing an excellent greeting and departure for restaurant guests. and Exemplify excellent guest service, and communication skills, etc,.
Skills : Communication Skills, Customer Service, Monitoring Skills.
Description :
Greeted guests and provided a happy departure and invite them to visit again.
Escorted guests to tables and assisted in seating.
Handled off the guests to tables and assisted them to be comfortably seated.
Handed off the guest to the member of our staff that would be serving the table.
Fulfilled the guest's requirements and used personalized service by always using the guest's names.
Answered questions regarding the menu items and dining experience.
Monitored reservations of VIPs and Special Guests.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Restaurant Host Resume
Headline : Restaurant Host with 2+ years of experience in Greeting members as soon as they walk through the door. Responsible for Providing patrons with accurate wait time estimates during busy periods, etc,.
Welcomed guests to the restaurant and escorted them to their table, efficiently seating them.
Ordered the reservation book, and processed any guests' reservation.
Assisted in preparing the restaurant for service.
Planned out the seating chart and worked diligently with staff to ensure a smooth shift.
Kept in constant contact with the servers and the kitchen to ensure that am not overloading.
Assisted servers in cleaning tables for guests waiting to be seated.
Responsible for greeting guests when entering the restaurant with superior customer service.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : Over of 6 months experience in Restaurant. Fine Dining experience preferred. Able to speak effectively before small groups of guests and employees. Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, etc,.
Skills : Customer Service Skills, Communication Skills, Management Skills.
Description :
Answered the phone, take reservations, and in some cases take-out orders or room service orders.
Welcomed customers at door and front cashier counter.
Arranged seating and servers according to client flow and staff availability.
Took in-person, online, and phone orders as well as prepared those orders for pickup or delivery.
Responsible for recording customer limitations and seating times in a consistent manner by providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times.
Responsible for communicating with the wait staff and other restaurant personnel to ensure the guests' experience meets the restaurant standards.
Assisted in maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Management
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : Experienced professional specializing in hospitality and customer facing roles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Hard working and dedicated; technically savvy and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently or on a team.
Skills : SAS, SPSS, Tablaue, SQL, Microsoft Advanced Excel, Share point, Tableau Online Server.
Description :
Ensured timely and courteous guest reception and seating.
Assisted all staff members as needed.
Provided local information to guests unfamiliar with the area.
Maintained a clean and inviting dining area.
Greeted guests as they entered the door and tending to any of their restaurants need to keep the front of the restaurant clean and organized.
Tasked with keeping the dining room computer map updated throughout the shift to ensure the most efficient seating time possible.
Recommended the best food to them and give the customers their orders.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Restaurant Host Resume
Objective : To obtain a Restaurant Host position that utilizes my experience in accounting, customer service, communication, insurance knowledge, and computer skills. While also, developing effective relationships that will be a positive contribution to the team and to the company.
Skills : Quality Assurance, Communication Skills, Management Skills, Multitasking.
Description :
Kept servers notified of seated parties in their sections and tracked all guests in the dining room.
Coordinated all activities of dining room personnel to ensure prompt and courteous service to customers.
Inspected dining room and serving stations for neatness and cleanliness, and ensuring that host stand, windows, and chairs were cleaned and presentable.
Assisted with setting up tables and dining areas for big and small parties.
Scheduled dining reservations, carryout orders, and all other requests from customers and fellow crew members.
Operated the cash register, balanced cash register daily, and accurately monitored inventory levels.
Responsible for ensuring cleanliness and sanitation at all times in front and back of the house.
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