Host Vera's - 3.0 Somerville, MA Job Details Part-time $16 - $25 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Customer service English Working with high schoolers Host/hostess experience High school diploma or GED Some high school Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Vera's is currently hiring hosts! We are looking for a weekend host to join our fun and hardworking team! *MUST HAVE FRIDAY & SATURDAY AVAILABILITY* Please email your resume to if you are interested in applying! Host Vera's Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Responsible for opening, running, and closing side work Maintain the host stand area so that it is clean and organized at all times Clean, organize, and stock menus in the host stand area Welcome guest quickly upon arrival; Seat guests and presents guests with menus; Thank guests as they are exiting the restaurant Promptly address guest complaints and issues; involve management when necessary to ensure the guest leaves the restaurant satisfied Take reservations in accordance with our reservation policy and with permission of management if required Run restaurant floor effectively Keep track of open, occupied, reserved, and dirty tables Take guest information, quote accurate wait times while on a wait Answers guest inquiries and conveys important information to the appropriate parties such as birthdays or other special guest dining requests Contribute to team effort, help other team members to accomplish related results Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, standards and practices Fills to-go orders if applicable Perform other duties and tasks as needed Required Education and Experience: Some high school Excellent speaking and oral communication skills Work Environment: This position operates in a restaurant setting. The noise level is often loud, and the work station may be drafty due to its location. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping and tripping. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, continuously reach, bend, and lift items up to 20 lbs. Must be able to talk, hear, and speak professionally in English. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. EEO Statement: The Independent Group owns and operates several locations throughout the Somerville area including: The Independent, Foundry on Elm, Saloon, The Rockwell and Vera's. The Independent Group is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to learn and advance. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 - 12 per week Benefits: Employee discount Physical Setting: Bar Casual dining restaurant Shift: Evening shift Night shift Ability to Commute: Somerville, MA 02143 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Somerville, MA 02143: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person