Outlet Host/Hostess - Hard Rock Cafe

About the role

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.

Position Summary

The incumbent in this position is responsible for all activities pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of all food and beverage wares, kitchens, and service areas. The organization, sanitation and cost of operations is to be consistent with the overall Food & Beverage goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Welcome every guest in order to improve guest satisfaction and to promote positive gust relations.
• Escort guests to their tables/booths in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Inspect dining area and set the table/booth when necessary.
• Practice and observe the safety rules and regulations in all dining areas.
• Responsible for all comps and reservation sheets.
• Run all the required reports for the server, the micro's cashier report and the batch report from the credit card machine.
• Present check and collect settlement for all necessary items.
• Serve efficiently between 25-35 guests per half-hour.
• Complete all opening and closing side duties.
• Stock areas with all necessary items, during the shift at well as the end of the shift.
• Maintain cleanliness of all dining areas.
• Have detailed knowledge of all food menu items.
• Ring all financial transactions accurately.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding alcohol.
• Responsible for abiding to all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Pick up and return bank and revenue to and from cage or cash room.
• Accurately verify all banks received and returned from cage or cash room.
• Take reservations when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of events.
• Other departmental related duties and assignments as directed by management.

Non-essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education and /Or Experience Requirements

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred. Must have strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and write English required. Two years' guest service experience in a family or formal dining environment.
• Casino Food & Beverage experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

(Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc)

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be bilingual in English and one Asian language (id. Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, etc.)
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Knowledge of

• Must have the ability to anticipate guest and employee needs.
• Must have good communication skills and maintain friendly personable attitude at all times.

Ability to

• Must have valid Food Handlers Card, Liquor License, and IGC Badge when working.
• Must be able to stand 50% of shift, walk 45% of shift, and sit 5% of shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must have the ability to withstand noisy and smoke-filled environments.