Host, Ford House

Continental Services is the exclusive provider of food and beverage operations at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House located in beautiful Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. We manage the newly constructed Continental, an upscale full-service restaurant serving eclectic American cuisine complemented by a full bar, and The Speedster, a café which provides snacks, sandwiches and beverages for guests while touring the grounds.

Position Overview:

The Host/Hostess, typically the first person a guest meets at The Continental, sets the atmosphere for the dining experience. Along with taking reservations, to-go orders and seating the host/hostess assists fellow employees and management in providing an exceptional experience to all those who visit Ford House.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in tandem with the management team to successful operate The Continental.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of both Continental Services and Ford House.
• Complete the training program for the Host position.
• Support the servers and The Speedster attendants with food and beverage service.
• Greet, direct and seat guests at tables.
• Take, place, package and provide to-go orders to guests.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and order of The Continental dining room.
• Complete any tasks assigned by the management staff.

Qualifications

• Passionate about excellent guest service and the ability to anticipate guest needs.
• Professional in appearance, attitude, and communication.
• Enthusiastic and able to bring positive energy to the workplace.
• Considerate, patient, and willing to contribute to the team.
• Possess the highest work ethics, personal morals, and integrity.

Position Requirements:

• Previous host/hostess experience preferred, but not required.
• Availability to work during The Continental & The Speedster’s hours of operation.
• Work with fellow team members and bring a positive energy to our culture.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit, stand, walk, talk & hear for extended periods of time, at least eight hours, and traverse all areas of the work environment.
• Fluent in English language with respects to writing, hearing, speaking, and understanding.
• Can lift, handle, maneuver and carry weights more than 35 pounds.
• Possess good sense of balance and able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis.

Continental reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Continental or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.