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Host/Hostess

Mauka Trading Company

300 Rodgers Blvd
Post Security
Honolulu, HI 96819

Concession
Managed By HMSHost at Daniel Inouye International Airport
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Compensation: $18.00 per hour, Full-Time

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • Holiday pay
  • Meal and Transportation Benefits
  • *401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • *Company paid life insurance
  • *Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Honolulu Airport F&B Advertised Compensation: $18.00 to $0.00 

Summary: 

The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting guest(s) and seating them at an appropriate table before they are introduced to their server. The Host/Hostess may perform a variety of other tasks within a restaurant establishment which may include ringing up orders, refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Maintains consistent attention to the entrance of the restaurant and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting following HMSHost customer service standards 
  • Records customer reservations or seating times in a consistent manner providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times 
  • Maintains and updates restaurant seating charts 
  • Proper set up and maintenance of the Dining Room areas before serving 
  • Assists with maintaining sufficient stock of roll up silverware for the incoming shift 
  • Seats guests and advises them on menus and beverage choices based on required in-depth 

    knowledge 

  • Oversees the delivery and servicing of food and beverages 
  • Liaises between kitchen staff and floor staff to ensure the guests’ experience meets concept/company standards 
  • Performs the tasks of the cashier and/or bus person as required including cashing out guests checks to speed up service 
  • Understands and follows HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures and maintain proper security of cash at all times 
  • Patrols assigned station, refilling water and coffee, removing service items and condiments per 

    establishment procedures 

  • Performs other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, washing dishes, preparing food for the To-go areas and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles) 

    Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 

  • Customer service and cash handling experience preferred 
  • Excellent organization skills 
  • Ability to read and interpret restaurant’s seating chart 
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and 

    outgoing manner 

  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions 
  • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers 

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

  • Posted November 20, 2024