About the employer
32 Palm is a restaurant run by Harrison Group Hotels, located off the lobby of the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites in Ocean City, Maryland. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu built on fresh ingredients, and also has a separate bar and lounge with wines and hand-crafted cocktails.
Summer here is busy, and you'll be part of a team that keeps the restaurant running from morning to night. Employee discounts are offered. Ocean City gives you 10 miles of beach, a 3-mile boardwalk, over 200 restaurants, swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking and free summer events like concerts, movie nights and Beach Olympics.
The job as PM Hostess/Host
What you'll do
- Greet the dining room guests and seat them in an expedient fashion while maintaining a proper seating flow in the seating sections.
- Greet the guests as they approach the podium and make them feel welcome to the dining room.
- Seat the guest(s) as quickly as possible or, if a table is not immediately available, accurately inform the guest(s) of how long the wait period will be.
- Enter guest name and number in party on the wait list and give guest an accurate time of the wait period.
- For dining rooms that utilize a reservations system, check guests in and inform them of the length of time before they will be seated.
- Keep the seating chart current and seat guests in a proper flow in the sections so as not to over seat any sections.
- Keep menus clean and presentable and discard any menus that are too worn or tattered.
- Report any guest complaints and/or issues immediately to the Service Manager or Unit Manager and respond in a professional, sincere manner.
- Complete opening and closing side duties according to dining room standards.
- Maintain seating log to ensure accurate cover count for the seating period.
- Assist Bussers as needed to clear and set tables.
- Answer phones and assist with some serving, which could happen in the afternoon.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is not provided by the employer, but community housing options are available in the area. You must secure housing as soon as you are hired and before coming to the United States, as availability is very limited. Contact your employer or agent for assistance, and check E-POINT at www.ocstudentcenter.com for options.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Why Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City is a classic American beach town and one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations on the East Coast. You’ll have 10 miles of sandy Atlantic beaches, a 3-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides and food stands, and a huge international student community from all over the world. Spend your days surfing, sunbathing or exploring, then head to work in the evening. On days off, you can take short trips to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York City – all within easy travel distance.
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
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