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Host – Part-Time (Daytime Shifts) (Falmouth, ME)
Dockside Grill
215 Foreside Road
compensation:
$16.00 – $21.00
employment type:
part-time
experience level:
senior level
job title:
Day Time Host - Part Time
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Department: Front of House (FOH)
Supervisor: Dining Room Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time
Wage & Compensation
Base Wage: $15.10 per hour (State of Maine minimum wage)
Compensation Type: Hourly + Tipped / Tip-Share Eligible
Total Expected Compensation Range: $15.10 – $21.00 per hour (Base pay plus earned tips/tip-out participation)
General Job Description
Manages the flow of guests while providing an exceptional front-door experience. Greets and welcomes all guests upon arrival, manages reservations, and seats parties according to dining room flow. Assists the service team with bussing, cleaning, and resetting tables. Responsible for maintaining the restaurant lobby, monitoring restrooms, and thanking all guests as they depart.
Duties & Responsibilities
Greet all guests warmly and provide an initial welcome to the restaurant.
Seat parties at assigned tables and distribute seating evenly across server sections.
Assist servers with bussing, cleaning, and resetting tables.
Help restock glasses, silverware, and front-of-house supplies.
Complete assigned opening, closing, and running side work.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Great customer service skills
Strong time-management skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Availability to work flexible daytime shifts
Physical Requirements
Standing/Walking: Ability to remain on your feet and move throughout the restaurant for the duration of a shift (typically 4 to 8 hours).
Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly, specifically when stocking glassware, silverware, and moving bus tubs.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate reservation systems, handle menus, and efficiently reset tables with proper utensil and glassware placement.
Stamina: Ability to maintain a high level of energy, a polite demeanor, and a professional attitude during peak hours and high-volume periods.
Range of Motion: Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping required to clean the lobby, monitor restrooms, and reset tables.
Auditory and Visual Acuity: Ability to communicate clearly with guests in a busy entryway and visually manage seating charts to maintain a smooth dining room flow.
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