Starter/Host

Golfzon Social Hoyt, located in Brooklyn, NY, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a part-time Starter/Host! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

• Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter's name
• Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff.
• Controls the flow of work in the room by seating guests in station rotation while maintaining guest lists and following and enforcing check issue procedures.
• Observant to Guests' needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service (i.e. notice a drink refill is needed while seating another Guest and ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door).
• Maintains reservation book, takes incoming telephone calls, notes reservations and special requests by guests.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and general service procedures.
• Issues dining charges by verifying memberships or paying guests. Identifies membership status and apply discounts accordingly.
• Responsible for standards of appearance and cleanliness in all service areas and ensures restrooms are clean, stocked and orderly
• Remains visible on the dining room floor, and is easily accessible to guests, staff and management.
• Checks all tables daily, before service to ensure proper settings.
• Assists with side work and/or assisting service staff with bussing tables, taking cocktail orders, etc.
• Works with servers, kitchen and bar staff before, during and after meal service periods to execute a “Member/Guest Comes First” approach.
• Communicates guest requests and concerns to the department manager.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• 1+ years prior experience preferred
• Proven exemplary customer service skills
• Passion for providing extraordinary service
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Must be able to carry natural conversation with Guests without sounding scripted or intrusive.
• Meets state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages.
• Working knowledge of POS system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach.
• Must be able to read menus.
• Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance.
• Must be able to clearly communicate Guests' needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc.
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• Responsible and trustworthy

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.