Job Overview

About Green Zebra Café:
Green Zebra Café is a family-owned and operated restaurant with two locations in Sarasota, Florida, honored to be recognized as one of Sarasota's best dining destinations. Our St. Armands Circle location offers counter service in a cozy atmosphere, while our Downtown location is a full-service casual and friendly restaurant, featuring an extended brunch menu, special dinner offerings, and a selection of bio-dynamic wines and beer. Our menu is diverse, ranging from homemade daily brunch to more adventurous offerings like raw entrees and raw desserts, all prepared from our original recipes using the finest organic and locally sourced ingredients. We're proud to support sustainable and regenerative agriculture and environmentally friendly practices.
Job Description:
We're looking for a friendly, outgoing Host/Hostess to join our team. As the face of Green Zebra Café, you'll play a critical role in providing an exceptional dining experience by warmly welcoming guests, managing reservations, and ensuring smooth operations.
Responsibilities:

  1. Warmly greet guests and make them feel welcome and valued.
  2. Manage reservations and waiting lists, ensuring a smooth flow of guests.
  3. Provide accurate wait times and monitor guest expectations.
  4. Answer phone calls and respond to queries about hours, menu, and other restaurant services.
  5. Assist with setting up and cleaning tables as needed.
  6. Collaborate with our team to ensure a standout guest experience.

Requirements:

  1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Proactive and customer-focused mindset.
  3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  4. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  5. Previous experience as a host/hostess or in a customer service role is a plus.

What We Offer:

  1. Competitive pay.
  2. Health benefits, emphasizing our commitment to your health and well-being
  3. Opportunities for career growth.
  4. A supportive, friendly work environment.
  5. Employee discount at the café.
  6. The chance to be part of a team that values sustainability, wellness, and excellent service.
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