Company Description:Colorado has always been on the frontier of homegrown, homemade and handcrafted. At the Ale House, it’s in everything we do, from making our food to choosing our beer to mixing our cocktails, sourcing locally whenever we can.We have a history with great beer. Grand Junction is home to Breckenridge Brewery’s original Ale House, a place of unparalleled hospitality on Colorado’s western slope. So it's no wonder we proudly feature over 35 rotating craft beer taps! Our restaurant is big enough to handle large parties, yet intimate and inviting in every aspect of the space. The massive patio relaxes and enlivens the senses with outdoor eating, drinking and entertainment. Comfort, fun, and hospitality are the foundation of everything we do at the Ale House. So, if you’re into that sort of thing, you’ve come to the right place to join an amazing team.
Position SummaryAs the first person the guest sees when they walk through the door, the Greeter creates a welcoming and friendly environment. The Greeter is a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests to make a great first and lasting positive impression with the guests. Responsibilities
Greet guests, confirm and/or take reservations, and track occupancy chart for the restaurant
Keep track of the waiting list and open tables; monitoring the flow of the dining room and taking note of which tables are ready to be sat, which tables are being bussed, and which tables are coming close to closing
Accurately quote wait times to guests
Answerphone calls and provide basic information regarding reservations, availability, restaurant hours and services
Take orders verbally over the phone and pack prepared take-out orders
Assign tables to guests depending on party size, guest needs, server rotation and table availability
Alert and call guests when the table is bussed, cleaned and ready to be sat
Escort guests to table and present food and drink menus
Answer guest questions regarding menu items; recommend or suggest items as needed
Observe and assists in preparing unoccupied tables for customers by cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces and removing debris
Assist with restaurant side work and opening and closing duties
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications and Requirements
Friendly “people-person”; respectful, polite and courteous to all guests
Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly organized and works well under pressure
Physically able to wipe down tabletops, chairs, and booths; able to pick up debris from floor; able to carry 25 or more pounds; able to push vacuum or mop, and roll silverware
Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift
Able to perform basic mathematics
Available to work a variety of shifts to include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays is highly desired
Benefits
Competitive wages
Growth opportunities
Dining discounts for you and your family at any of our restaurants
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, life insurance and telehealth options(offered to full-time employees only after a waiting period)
Mental health resources
Paid time off
If you are looking to join a fast-paced and FUN team, we would love to meet you!