Posted August 23, 2026

Host/Hostess

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - JLC Companies

Sartell, MN, US Full Time

12USD - 15USD per hour

Benefits:

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

Host Activities and Guest Interaction
Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
Opens the door as guests enter and leave the building.
Uses greeting, seating and waiting list procedures. Seats guests in a friendly and timely manner in person or on telephone.
Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
Completes wait sheets
Greet and Seat – Welcome new Guests as they arrive and show them to their seats. Make a friendly first impression. Describe features, soup of the day, etc.
Take Cash – Check out Guests at the register. Ask Guests, “How was your meal and service?” Thank Guests and invite them to return.
Hospitality – Move through the dining room regularly and ensure Guests have all items needed. Be attentive – make Guests feel special.
Sell Bakery – Offer specific suggestions for take-out bakery items. Efficiently package to-go orders.
Clean – Ensure that the cashier area, bakery cases and displays, lobby area, entryway and Guest restrooms and dining room stay clean throughout the shift.
Ensures menus are clean

Assist Crew Members

Processes To-Go orders
Maintains guests’ needs throughout their dining experience by assisting servers with pre bussing procedures
Sweeps floor around tables to assist servers were needed
Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to; rolling silverware, restocking cleaning works stations and bussing tables, etc.
Provides assistance to all servers and bus persons in order to execute service standards.
Ensures 100% guest satisfaction on every visit.
Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.
Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
Must be able to communicate clearly
Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
Must have time management skills
Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
Bending, reaching, walking
Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals