Restaurant Hostess
John Dory's Restaurant
Cape Town
09.2023 - Current
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Helped service staff handle demand by distributing food and beverages.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
