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Host/Hostess (Part Time)
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Position Number: 1016575
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Position Type: Food Services

University of Notre Dame

Host/Hostess (Part Time)

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Host/Hostess (Part Time).

Applications will be accepted until 6/30/2017.

Provide dining room guests with courteous, pleasant, and efficient service, while making them aware that we appreciate their patronage. Work closely with other dining room workers, and in cooperation with other Morris Inn departments.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Accept reservations for dining room guests. Answer telephones and provide callers with all pertinent information regarding dining room services in a professional manner. Assess quality and degree of guest service and satisfaction as meals are served and when guests depart the dining room. Complete Hostess Report at conclusion of each meal period.
- Interact with customers to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Greet and help seat guests in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Ensure efficient operation of dining room by overseeing preparation of dining room for service. Communicate to Chef and Kitchen staff any pertinent information, such as special menu needs for guests and expected number of guests to be served for each meal period, and guest satisfaction issues. It is essential these duties be discharged in a timely fashion.
- Have a basic understanding of the operation and functions of Micros Simphony Point of Sale system including menu maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and understanding of all server functions within the system. Assist with the accurate and timely processing of all guest checks.
- Inform Food and Beverage Manager concerning situations or circumstances that require his/her action or attention, including corrective action. Provide support in all areas of the dining room operation. Assist with maintaining staffing at the proper level of service. Offer suggestions on possible methods of improving service and efficiency. Offer marketing ideas to increase customer base.

The Morris Inn is the region's only Four Diamond property. Our guests will have the highest expectations of service, and we will deliver.

Full-Time, Part-time and temporary opportunities available.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous point of sale experience is preferred. Accurate numerical skills essential. Good organizational skills required. Ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate course of action. Excellent customer relations skills. Ability to work well under pressure from heavy business activity. High standard of cleanliness is needed. Bartender permit is required. Complete Serving Alcohol with Care Seminar. Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor. Work is performed in a normal hotel/restaurant and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and special event periods.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Host/Hostess experience is preferred.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S17421. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.