Front of House Team Member - SUCHNESS dining room

SUCHNESS dining room is seeking a dynamic and personable addition to their front-of-house team on Friday and Saturday evenings (typical hours are approximately 4-10 pm) to start. The hybrid position requires a blend of hospitality skills including greeting and seating guests, answering phones and taking messages, as well as supporting the dining room and kitchen staff including but not limited to serving food, setting and clearing tables, polishing glassware, drying dishes, and opening and closing cleaning tasks. Together, the overall team is responsible for creating a welcoming, efficient, and memorable dining experience for guests. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, attention-to-detail environment.

Please email a resume or cv outlining relevant experience to hello@suchnessdiningroom.com.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist Servers: Support the servers by delivering food and drinks to guests as needed, ensuring all items are served promptly and correctly.

Table Maintenance: Monitor and maintain cleanliness of dining tables throughout service. Clear dirty dishes and glasses as guests finish their meals.

Ensure that guest water glasses are refilled as needed

Help set up and break down the dining area and server station before and after service.

Greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression.

Assist with reservations - understand phone etiquette and the steps of managing reservation requests

Escort guests to their tables, ensuring a smooth transition into the dining experience.

Collaborate with Front-of-House Team: Work closely with dining room, kitchen staff, and managers to maintain efficient service flow and ensure guest satisfaction.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a front-of-house or guest-facing role in a restaurant is preferred. Experience in a casual fine-dining or upscale setting is a plus.

Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with guests, team members, and management.

Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment.

Multitasking Ability: Comfort with switching between multiple roles and responsibilities throughout a shift (from greeting guests to running food to setting tables).

Customer-Focused Attitude: A friendly, approachable, and service-oriented demeanor with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and move efficiently through a busy dining room.

Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure a smooth and seamless guest experience.

Availability: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred:

Knowledge of POS and reservation systems (can be trained on such)

Knowledge of fine-dining etiquette and standards

Why Join Us:

SUCHNESS dining room is a casual-fine dining restaurant in Taos, NM with the goal of creating an exceptional dining experience for guests, a supportive, inclusive environment for staff, and the expectation of mutual respect and dedication to the business. As part of the front-of-house team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced, and professional environment while delivering top-tier service in a unique and welcoming atmosphere. SUCHNESS dining room offer competitive compensation, employee perks, and opportunities for advancement.

Please email a resume or cv outlining relevant experience to hello@suchnessdiningroom.com.