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Host / Hostess

Carlos O'Kelly's

Wichita, Kansas, United States · Full Time

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Posted
2 weeks ago
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Job description

About Carlos O'Kelly's and Thrive Restaurant Group

Carlos O'Kelly's, founded in 1981, is part of Thrive Restaurant Group, a family-owned business flourishing for over 50 years. Known for our genuine Mex From Scratch dishes, oven-baked offerings, legendary margaritas, house-made chips, and our celebrated queso and salsa, we foster a spirit of generosity and celebration for all guests. Thrive Restaurant Group is dedicated to impacting communities and people positively through hospitality and care.

Role Overview

As a Host or Hostess, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere at the restaurant. Your primary responsibility will be to warmly greet guests arriving and leaving, assist them in seating, and efficiently manage the flow of guests to ensure a positive experience from start to finish.

Key Duties

  • Opening doors for guests entering and exiting the restaurant (40%).
  • Providing accommodations for guests with special needs such as boosters, highchairs, or disabilities (35%).
  • Handling the waitlist during busy times (10%).
  • Offering assistance to servers as required (5%).
  • Keeping the workspace clean and organized, completing assigned cleaning tasks (5%).
  • Updating the feature board and inflating balloons as needed (5%).

Qualifications

  • A caring nature coupled with eagerness to learn and grow.
  • A consistently positive attitude.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
  • Physical stamina to be mobile throughout the entire shift.
  • Capability to carry and transport objects such as high chairs weighing up to 15 pounds multiple times per shift.
  • Perform cleaning tasks including wiping table tops, table legs, booth seats, and picking up debris from the floor throughout the restaurant.

Physical Requirements

This role demands physical activity such as navigating the restaurant space, communicating face-to-face with guests, moving or grasping items up to 5 pounds regularly, occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, and bending or stooping. Clear vision is necessary to maintain cleanliness and operate touchscreen devices. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Conditions

You will receive payment at the tip credit minimum wage rate plus tips. Actual earnings may vary depending on work availability. Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Industry

Hospitality

How they work

Communication Teamwork & Collaboration Attention to Detail Time Management Customer Focus Positive Attitude Physical Stamina

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