Host Jobs

Cherry Cricket is where friends, families and out-of-towners have been going for burgers and their brew of choice since 1945. We’re a Denver institution because we serve up the best appetizers, sides, entrees and award-winning burgers with a “welcome home, now sit down and enjoy” attitude.
No one really knows where the name Cherry Cricket came from, and we like it that way. In our original location at the modest brick and mortar building on 2nd Ave, we've been slinging burgers, brews and good times since 1945. In April 2018 we opened our second location in the Ballpark neighborhood at 22nd and Blake!
For more than 70 years now, we've continued to fill bellies with the city's favorite burgers paired with Colorado made beers. The memories made at the Cricket are just as important as the amazing food we serve. The Cricket is a place where a delicious burger, a cold beer, and good friends will always be waiting.
Position Summary
As the first person the guest sees when they walk through the door, the Host creates a welcoming and friendly environment. The Host is a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests to make a great first and lasting positive impression with the guests.
Responsibilities

• Assign tables to guests depending on party size, guest needs, server rotation and table availability
• Greet guests, confirm and/or take reservations, and track occupancy chart for the restaurant
• Alert and call guests when the table is bussed, cleaned and ready to be sat
• Answerphone calls and provide basic information regarding reservations, availability, restaurant hours and services
• Escort guests to table and present food and drink menus
• Assist with restaurant side work and opening and closing duties
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Take orders verbally over the phone and pack prepared take-out orders
• Keep track of the waiting list and open tables; monitoring the flow of the dining room and taking note of which tables are ready to be sat, which tables are being bussed, and which tables are coming close to closing
• Accurately quote wait times to guests
• Answer guest questions regarding menu items; recommend or suggest items as needed
• Observe and assists in preparing unoccupied tables for customers by cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces and removing debris

Qualifications And Requirements

• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift
• Friendly “people-person”; respectful, polite and courteous to all guests
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Physically able to wipe down tabletops, chairs, and booths; able to pick up debris from floor; able to carry 25 or more pounds; able to push vacuum or mop, and roll silverware
• Available to work a variety of shifts to include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays is highly desired
• Highly organized and works well under pressure
• Able to perform basic mathematics

Benefits

• Dining discounts for you and your family at any of our restaurants
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Mental health resources
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, life insurance and telehealth options(offered to full-time employees only after a waiting period)
• Growth opportunities
• Competitive wages

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and FUN team, we would love to meet you!