Host/Hostess - (Bethesda, MD)

Greets and welcomes guests upon arrival. Answers telephone, takes reservations and manages the efficient and timely seating of guests to a table providing menu and server info once seated. Manages special seating requests consistent with table seating guidelines and table availability. Relays guest seating and info to servers and bus persons. Oversees dining room activity to ensure guest seating efficiency. * 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 info to service staff, requests feedback from customers as to their background and gives a final salutation upon exit from the restaurant. * Maintains a clean and organized station.