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King Estate Winery

Host

Eugene, OR · Posted Mar 24
King Estate Winery, located in Eugene, Oregon is currently seeking a seasonal Host for our Tasting Room. 
 
 
Essential Job Functions:
 
·       Provide the highest level of guest service 
  • Receiving and recording reservations via telephone, e-mail, and in person in a timely manner
  • Coordinating special memos for large parties, special requests, hosted guests
·       Efficiently manage waitlist times and communicate options to customers 
  • A complete knowledge of the restaurant process to be able to direct the guest and answer any questions; an ability to complete fundamental mathematics
·       Understand the breadth of King Estate to be able to direct the guest and answer any questions
  • A complete knowledge of menu and all related menu item
·       Proactively assign tables, manage restaurant pacing, gathering customer information for reservation system, summarize daily reservations during line up, manage resrevations books on a rolling 7day/30 day schedule, proactively manage waitlist as cancellations occur
·       Understand all policies, including reservation and private event policies, and procedures 
·       Assist in transporting wine and non-wine purchases to the customer’s vehicle from the Tasting Room or other stock rooms as requested
·       Maintain competence with computer functions, including retail POS systems
·       Answer phones, process orders, perform cashier operation, and accurately complete paperwork following all procedures
·       Maintain cleanliness of the Front Desk and lobby area
  • Ability to handle guest concerns and questions in a thorough and professional manner. Know when to seek management assistance. 
·       Perform any other job functions deemed necessary by management
 
 
Requirements / Competencies:
·       Two (2) years of experience in the wine/restaurant industry
·       Strong social skills and the ability to effectively communicate with guests
·       Outgoing personality, exceptional telephone skills
·       Highly motivated, hospitality- and sales-driven with an outstanding work ethic
·       Work well in a team environment, working towards the same goal at all levels with all departments
·       Communicate well with others including customers, management and co-workers
·       Ability to maintain a positive attitude and gracious behavior when environment becomes busy
·       Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to concentrate and maintain organization public space areas
·       Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and adherence to operating procedures
·       Professional deportment, demeanor and dress 
·       Experience with Tock and Revel
·       Valid OLCC and food handlers license and dependable transportation
·       Flexible schedule required: evenings, weekends, holidays as needed
 
Physical Requirements:
 
·       Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
·       Stand, sit, walk for extended periods of time
·       Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch, use hands for duration of shift
·       Working environment has exposure to both indoors and outdoors