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Denny's

Denny s Host(ess): Store 6392

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.50/hr

... Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses ...

Denny's

Denny s Host(ess): Store 7375

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$15.50/hr

... Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses ...

Denny's

Denny s Host(ess): Store 7375

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16/hr

... Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses ...

Denny's

Denny s Host(ess): Store 7375

El Cajon, CA · On-site

... Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses ...

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Orlando, FL

$14 - $15/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Columbia, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

West Columbia, SC

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Boiling Springs, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

Denny's

Host/Hostess

Greenville, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Seat guests at their own pace, handing the appropriate menu(s) to each guest after they're seated ... Join the team and see your future at Denny'

California Pizza Kitchen

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Lone Tree, CO · On-site

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Schaumburg, IL

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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Oak Brook, IL

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Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

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Richmond, VA · On-site

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Louisville, KY · On-site

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Skokie, IL

$9.25 - $12.25/hr

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Denny s Host(ess): Store 6392

Denny's

El Cajon, CA • On-site

$16.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Denny's rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 261 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Host / Hostess greets and seats guests in a friendly and courteous manner, receives payment and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and addresses guests concerns.
Job Requirements
Key Business Areas
A "Key Business Area" is an area of performance in which the Host/Hostess must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:
  • Greets guests immediately in a friendly manner upon arrival and acknowledges at departure
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and meets service cycle timing standards
  • Seats guests at clean, dry tables utilizing proper seating rotation
  • Determines and provides for any special needs of guests
  • Maintains guest waiting list and adheres to proper seating order procedures
  • Describes promotions and suggestively sells while seating guests; takes initial beverage order
  • Attends to any other guest needs during the entire dining experience as warranted
  • Demonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, and discount transactions
  • Uses proper telephone etiquette
  • Enters and delivers "To Go" orders correctly
  • Addresses complaints promptly in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues
  • Assists service personnel in providing beverage orders and refills and clearing and setting tables
  • Willingly assists other team members without being asked
  • Maintains proper supply of clean menus
  • Lifts and carries supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of station and floor breakdowns
  • Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
  • Maintains foyer area of restaurant to be clean, organized and inviting to guests
  • Completes all required side-work, including deep cleaning assignments
  • Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
  • Provides courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests

Essential Functions
  • Must have ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grasp
  • Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work area
  • Must be able to stand and walk during entire shift
  • Must be able hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
  • Must possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
  • Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
  • Must be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominations
  • Must be able to operate point of sale system
  • Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals

Position Qualifications
  • Must have ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
  • Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Meets Denny's uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
  • Must be able to work flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends
  • Must have excellent guest service skills
  • Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
  • Must place a value on diversity and shows respect for others

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About Denny's

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We are the classic American diner and proud of everything that means. Since 1953, we've served quality food and healthy portions at a fair price. No matter where we are, our light is always on, inviting guests around the world into a place where everyone is welcome. Our Denny's family is our most important asset. We trust, support and respect each other and work together for the greater good. We recognize the contributions of all. "Open" means so much more than just being open 24/7. It means being open to all people, appetites and budgets. It says we're open-minded and open to new ideas. Honest, warm and inviting. "Open" is the way we think and act every hour of every day.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Spartanburg, SC, US

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