Job Details: Job Location: Quechee VT The Mill - Quechee, VT, Position Type: Temporary/Seasonal, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, Our Foundation: Mission: We shape timeless and functional designs from simple, natural materials to elevate everyday life. Vision: To celebrate the beauty of objects with real, authentic character. Values: Dignity & Respect | Ownership & Initiative | Commitment to Quality & Craft | Learning & Growth Together   Simon Pearce Restaurant is seeking several enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Quechee, Vermont as Hosts.    Position Summary: The host is the first employee to interact with arriving guests as they enter the restaurant. It is the job of the host to greet arriving guests, welcome them into the establishment, and seat them. The guests receive their first impression of the service of the restaurant by their exchange with the host. As a Host at Simon Pearce Restaurant, you'll enjoy: Working in a stunning environment known for its breathtaking views and artisanal cuisine. Learning from experienced hospitality professionals committed to excellence. Supporting a team dedicated to crafting memorable dining experiences. Flexible hours and short shifts.  We offer highly competitive tipped compensation and paid time off for part-time employees and potential 401K retirement plan as well as exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.  Additionally we offer employer paid Short Term Disability, Basic Life, Critical Illness and Accident insurance for employee who work 20-30hrs/week.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Greet customers as they walk into the restaurant. Assist guests in person, on the phone, and virtually with reservations, directions, or other special requests. Give guests accurate wait time estimates, directing them to Bar, glassblowing, retail, or the waiting area. Provide customers with menus and answer any initial questions they may have. Optimize seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff. Escort guests to their tables, noting any reservation requests, special orders or instructions, etc. Maintain a clean and organized host desk, lobby, and foyer. Clear and reset tables, as needed. All other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Qualifications Required: Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays. Organizational skills Patient and calm under pressure Very good physical condition and endurance Qualifications Desired: One year or more experience with Open Table or other reservation platform. Success Factors/Job Competencies: Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Strong team-working and communication skills, including phone etiquette. Knowledge of and interest in the food industry. Clear communication skills and ability to convey information effectively. Strong active listening skills. Ability to work quickly and effectively in a high-pressure environment. High attention to detail.   Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. He/she/they performs repetitive movements such as pushing, pulling, and bending.The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in a limited physical space with variable atmospheric conditions including ventilation, lighting, smoke, and extreme temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.   Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.