Job Overview

Welcome guests to restaurant, seat them, and accept payment when they are done.

At Holiday Inn we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people 

Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything 

Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

Duties and Responsibilities

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Greet guests in a prompt and courteous manner; seat guests ensuring a balanced workload among servers. Maintain accurate waiting list as needed.  Alert guests when table is available. 

• May be asked to handle guest complaints and special requests.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• May process take-out orders; may answer room service phone and process room service orders; practice up-selling techniques.

• May routinely clear and reset tables and assist with opening tasks such as assigning stations to servers.

• May assist with other duties as assigned. 

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Receive payments and process transactions according to established policies and procedures; give correct change; balance cash drawer at close of shift; complete all opening/closing paperwork; document voids on void balance sheet.

PEOPLE

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills and 6 months cash handling experience or food service experience.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (plates, utensils, menus, etc.)

• Handling food objects, products and utensils

• Using a keyboard

• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.

• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc. 

• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit, quantities, and variances.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.95 to $23.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Torrance, CA. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees. 

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through internal career site if you are a current employee). 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.