The host is a fundamentally important position. They set the tone for a guest’s dining
experience and punctuate it at the end. The host must be friendly, organized, and willing to find a way to ensure guest satisfaction.
Host Duties
Greet and welcome each guest with a great attitude and positive body language
Answer phones with friendliness and care
General knowledge of restaurant : hours of operation, menu, seating options
Understand the dough reservations system and waitlists
Know seating parameters and what you can and cannot accommodate
Find a way to say yes!
Good working knowledge of menu, and general allergen information
Know how to work POS system and take to-go orders, including cash and card transactions
Help bus and reset tables as assigned
Maintain host area cleanliness and organization, including the front entryway doors and windows
Perform opening and closing procedures
Other duties as assigned
Host Prerequisites
Hospitality-focused mindset
Enjoys customer interaction and can engage with a friendly demeanor
Eager to grow
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of service etiquette
Must have transportation
Must have weekend and holiday availability
When Anthony Valinoti visited Hot Springs from Brooklyn, he knew he needed to live there and make Arkansas brick oven pizza using hand-made dough and fresh local ingredients.
After starting on Park Avenue with six tables, Deluca’s recently moved to a larger downtown Hot Springs space, and has now partnered with the Keets of Petit & Keet and Cypress Social, James Beard Award Winning Chef, John Currence, and Mike Waldo of Waldo's Chicken and Beer, to open a second location at the newly revitalized Breckenridge Village in Little Rock.
Deluca's is known for its award winning pizza, eclectic atmosphere, exceptional bar program, and awesome service!