Student Host/Hostess

General Information

Position Number: 900667

Department or Office: Business Services

Level: Level B (Skilled)

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly

Reports To: Manager, 51 Main Street

Date Prepared: 09-01-2011

Location

Middlebury College, c/o Assistant Treasurer's Office, Middlebury, VT 05753

Student Employment Information

Work Study: Yes

Primary Purpose

Operated by the College, the downtown space at 51 Main Street will be used as a night club/wine bar.

The Host/Hostess is a part-time Student position that ensures a smooth transition for guests from seating until leaving.

Responsibilities

· Greets and seats customers and prepares drink orders when busy in order to minimize    guest wait time.

· Provides assistance to servers and guides the servers to newly arrived guests.

On occasion clears tables (bussing) in order to seat newly arrived guests at a clean and prepared space

· Washes glassware and equipment as necessary. 

Cleans work area after shift (including sweeping and mopping)  

Sets up work stations with appropriate foods and backups for service

Experience

Some Restaurant experience required. Must have espresso experience.

Knowledge

Knowledge of espresso machine and components. Basic math skills. General knowledge of safety/sanitary aspects of food service areas. Successful completion of Vermont DLC training.