Host at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Atlanta
Overview
Own the guest journey as a Host at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Atlanta, shaping first and last impressions for up to 200 guests daily. You set the pace of the dining room, coordinating seatings across dining and bar areas while managing the waitlist with urgency. Join a team that values fun, family, and hospitality standards, offering career growth and a sense of pride. This role lets you turn your passion for food into memorable experiences, with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.
What You'll Do7
- 1Greet every guest with a warm smile and genuine conversation, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment they arrive.
- 2Manage the lobby experience by coordinating seating in dining and bar areas, ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
- 3Lead the waitlist with a sense of urgency to minimize guest wait times while maintaining hospitality standards.
- 4Create memorable first and last impressions by personalizing interactions based on guest preferences.
- 5Communicate effectively with service staff to balance table turnover and accommodate special requests.
- 6Assist with cleaning and resetting tables to maintain a pristine dining environment.
- 7Handle guest concerns with professionalism, escalating to management when necessary to ensure satisfaction.
Requirements7
- 11+ year experience in a guest-facing role, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
- 2Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
- 3Strong verbal communication skills to engage guests and coordinate with team members.
- 4Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
- 5High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6Must be at least 18 years old due to serving alcohol in the bar area.
- 7Basic math skills for managing the waitlist and estimating seating times.
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