KOBE Japanese Steak House – Lanham Hiring for Host Job at Lanham, MD Full Time

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is a leading independently owned Japanese Restaurant serving the Baltimore area. We offer diners a unique dining experience occurring in front of a teppanyaki grill. Diners are entertained by our hibachi chef; juggling utensils, providing a cooking demonstration, cooking the freshest meats and vegetables in front of dining guest.

Job Type: Full-time, part-time

Responsibilities

Greets all guests warmly and with a smile upon their arrival and escorts them to a table, balancing the flow among the server stations.

• Ensures table selection corresponds with proper rotation, customer seating preference and size of party.
• Utilizes customer paging system when business dictates and as applicable.
• Assists with seating requests when necessary and provides customers with clean menus.
• Relays information to service staff, requests feedback from customers as to their experience and gives a final salutation upon exit from the restaurant.
• Maintains a clean and organized station. Ensures the cleanliness of menus, and keeps necessary stock of pens, pencils, menus and other departmental supplies.
• Promptly answers the phones with appropriate greeting.
• Responds to guest inquiries related to operating hours, reservations, directions to restaurant or other.
• Ensures backup coverage for host stand when necessary.
• Completes all side work requirements prior, during and after shift.
• Periodically checks restrooms for cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the t-shirt cabinet and t-shirt storage area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Required work authorization:

• United States

Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work under stress, have excellent organizational skills and multi-task throughout shift. Must have a clean, professional appearance with excellent grooming habits.

Food Knowledge, Preparation, Production and Safety: Must be able to learn and describe menu items to guests when requested.

Shift Flexibility: Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, nights and weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 – $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep staff as safe as possible, we provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location