This restaurant host performance checklist helps front of house teams deliver smooth guest experiences from arrival to farewell. It covers greeting and first impressions, reservation and waitlist management, strategic seating to optimize table turnover, clear customer communication on wait times and promotions, basic menu knowledge, and adaptability for VIPs and large parties. It includes effective use of reservation and POS systems, collaboration with lobby, kitchen, and managers, keeping the host stand organized, thanking guests on departure, tracking guest flow and trends for reporting, queue management during peak periods, and upselling of specials and loyalty programs.
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