Great Pay $14.00 per hour

Full-time and Part-time positions available.

It gets better. We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage.

On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Tampa International Airport located in Tampa, FL. Our restaurants include: Hard Rock Cafe, Ducky's, Bella’s Café, Buddy Brew, Liquid Provisions, Square 1, Yogurtology, Bavarro’s, Café con Leche, Goody Goody, Louis Pappas, and Ulele.

At SSP, our Host / Hostess position is often the first face our guests see when they enter our restaurant. Our Hosts / Hostesses are experts at several things:

• Making our guests feel at home from the moment they walk in
• Having warm, friendly smiles
• Respecting our customers
• Ability to answer questions about our restaurant and the airport

Here are some things you can expect as a Host / Hostess:

• Greet all guests in a courteous and professional manner and escort them to their table
• Seat guests and maintain organization and flow in restaurant (rotating tables assigned by server)
• Assist guests with children and special needs, as required
• Present menus, answer questions and offer suggestions regarding food and service
• Inform servers and management of special needs and/or potential problems with guests
• Clear and reset counters or tables at conclusion of each course
• Ensure complete guest satisfaction
• Thank guests for their patronage upon exiting the restaurant
• Other duties as assigned

• 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment
• High school diploma preferred
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, etc.
• Food handlers permit as required by law
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

EOE/F/M/V/D