- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Provide guests with menus
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings
- Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages
- Answer the phone.
- Take to-go orders when necessary.
- Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests.
- Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
- Friendly and customer-focused personality
- Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
- Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
- Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
“Since we opened the doors of our first restaurant in 1984, Ezell’s Famous Chicken has been known for “Life Changing Chicken“ and dedication to our communities. At Ezell’s Famous Chicken, you will be a part of a team that believes in serving perfect food accompanied by warm, genuine hospitality. You will be welcomed into a caring and fun community that has been around for more than 35 years. We encourage you to be yourself, have fun and tell cheesy jokes, all while wearing jeans to work! You will be cared for as a person and as an employee. We believe in work-life balance and a no boundaries culture when it comes to your growth and development. We have an open-door policy in which we encourage contribution and collaboration. If this sounds like the environment that you are looking for, please click the apply button now!”
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