Hiring for a Cook and a Host/Hostess

Hiring for a Cook and a Host/Hostess

11 May 2024
California, Ventura county, 93001 Ventura county USA

Hiring for a Cook and a Host/Hostess

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We have a position available for a cook and a host. Below you will find a brief description for the positions. If you are qualified and interested, please respond to this post with your resume or apply within. We are located in Heritage Square at 740 South B Street, Oxnard CA. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cook Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. You should also be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

Cook food in various utensils or grillers

Check food while cooking to stir or turn

Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Check quality of ingredients

Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Clean workstations

Requirements and Skills

Proven experience as a cook

Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware

Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

Ability to work in a team

Very good communication skills

Excellent physical condition and stamina

Availability to work in shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

High school diploma or equivalent, hospitality certification is a plus

Host/Hostess Job Description

We are looking for a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests. Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, escorting customers to the dining and bar areas, taking and placing take out orders and assisting serving staff if needed. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. You should also be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests with a smile

Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists

Manage reservations

Escort customers to assigned dining areas

Provide menus and announce Server's name

Greet customers upon their departure with a smile

Coordinate with waitstaff about available seating options

Maintain a clean reception area

Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g. children, elderly)

Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries

Assist waitstaff as needed

Monitor and stock restrooms

Take and place take-out orders

Requirements and skills

Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess

Understanding of restaurant etiquette

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Experience in managing reservations

Demonstrable customer-service skills

Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining area

Availability to work in shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift, as well as use of stairs

High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus

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