Inspired by coastal cuisine around the world, The CITIZEN is a seaside tavern located within the town center of Alys Beach, situated along Highway 30A. Here, local and seasonal ingredients drive the inspiration for both the food and beverage program. The fresh and vibrant flavors of The Citizen are showcased in a variety of menu items, offering a nod to coastal, Southern fare for everyone to enjoy.
The Citizen is actively seeking a positive and passionate host/hostess to join the team. The host/ hostess is responsible for greeting guests as they enter the restaurant. Host/hostess is organized and can multi-task well. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the wait list, taking reservations, collecting guest information through the online reservation system, Resy
- Greeting all guests with a warm welcome upon arrival
- Providing guests with an accurately estimated wait time
- Accommodating special seating requests when possible
- Relaying messages to servers, server assistants, and managers
- Thanking and acknowledging guests as they leave the restaurant
- Performing daily cleaning tasks to ensure overall maintenance of the restaurant
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous restaurant experience is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm and professional
- Willingness to work at peak hours which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Can handle a high volume of guests
- Act in accordance with The Citizen guidelines
- Good attitude with a passion for high-quality service
Physical Requirements:
- Constant standing and walking
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling
- Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
- Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
- Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work
- Constant computer/POS register usage
- Constant talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas through oral communication
Benefits:
- Competitive pay of up to $20/hour; negotiable based on experience
- Plus Tips of $25-$35/hour
- Health, dental, eye benefits included
Interested candidates should send their resume directly to Carleigh Middlemas at cmiddlemas@citizenalys.com