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Paradies Lagardère · 9 hours ago

Host/Hostess

Paradies Lagardère is a company dedicated to providing first-class dining experiences. The Host/Hostess is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, seating guests, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere within the restaurant.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Must have a passion for the guest!
Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
Must smile often!
Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers
Create a lasting first and last impression. Engage with guests in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner
Provide accurate wait time and monitor waiting lists
Use knowledge of menu to answer guest questions
Coordinate with Front of House staff regarding available seating
Seat guests, ensuring proper server rotation is maintained
Process to-go orders quickly and efficiently in the point-of-sale system, handling cash, credit, and debit transaction accurately
Maintain store appearance with respect to merchandising and maintenance standards
Follow safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
Responds appropriately to customer concerns
Ensures a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked host stand
Assist servers and food runners, as needed. Must be able to maneuver heavy trays of food
Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Customer serviceEffective communicationFoodBeverage experienceTeam collaborationMathematics proficiencyPositive interpersonal skillsSelf-motivationOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Must have a passion for the guest!
Must say 'Yes', 'Please', and 'Thank You'!
Must smile often!
Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers
Create a lasting first and last impression. Engage with guests in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner
Provide accurate wait time and monitor waiting lists
Use knowledge of menu to answer guest questions
Coordinate with Front of House staff regarding available seating
Seat guests, ensuring proper server rotation is maintained
Process to-go orders quickly and efficiently in the point-of-sale system, handling cash, credit, and debit transaction accurately
Maintain store appearance with respect to merchandising and maintenance standards
Follow safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
Responds appropriately to customer concerns
Ensures a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked host stand
Assist servers and food runners, as needed. Must be able to maneuver heavy trays of food
Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned
High School diploma or GED
Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment
Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members
Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers
Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment
Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English
Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills
Positive interpersonal skills
Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances
Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures

Preferred

Food and Beverage experience in a full service setting is preferred but not required

Company

Paradies Lagardère

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Paradies Lagardère is the North American division of Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader operating more than 4,900 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 51 countries worldwide.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Gregg Paradies
President and CEO
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John Jamison
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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