About this position
We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and outgoing restaurant Hostess to join our team at Cornerstone Church! As the first face our guests see, you’ll create a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment they walk through the door. If you enjoy making people feel at home, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love being part of a team, we’d love to meet you!
Job Summary
The Hostess is the first point of contact for guests and plays a vital role in setting the tone for a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. This position is responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, and coordinating the front-of-house flow to ensure efficient service. The Hostess must maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit excellent customer service, and contribute to a warm, friendly atmosphere in alignment with our restaurant’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
• Greet guests promptly and warmly as they arrive
• Manage waitlists and reservations using the restaurant’s seating system
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus
• Communicate effectively with servers and kitchen staff to manage seating flow
• Answer incoming calls and assist with guest inquiries
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host stand and entry area
• Assist with special guest requests and accommodate seating preferences when possible
• Monitor dining room activity to assess seating needs and wait times
• Support a team-oriented environment by assisting other front-of-house staff as needed
• Uphold and model the restaurant’s standards of hospitality and service
• Perform other duties as required to support the ministry’s overall mission.
Education and Experience
• Previous customer service or restaurant experience is a plus
• Experience using reservation systems or host software preferred
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to remain calm and courteous in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and a commitment to guest satisfaction
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Commitment
All employees must demonstrate a personal commitment to the Christian faith and support for Israel, aligning with GEI's mission and values. Each team member is expected to exhibit dedication to the organization's vision and a passion for contributing to its success and impact.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, employees will frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 15 pounds occasionally, and more than 40 pounds infrequently with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities, duties, and skills may change or be adjusted as needed to meet the evolving needs of the ministry.
Schedule
Wednesday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Schedule may vary according to business needs.
Casual status roles may work up to 25 hours per week.