Restaurant Host / Hostess
Phoenix Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 2 November 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →- Busy Restaurant in Sandton is looking for a friendly, well-presented Hostess.
- This is a 4-month fixed-term contract , with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person. This is an ideal role for a student or anyone after a short-term project!
- The hostess will manage the front door, welcome incoming guests , and coordinate the flow of the dining room.
Duties
- Welcome guests warmly as they arrive, provides menus, and escorts them to their assigned tables.
- Take phone or digital bookings, checks in arriving parties, and updates reservation software or physical logs.
- Keep track of table turnover during busy hours, estimates honest wait times, and manages lobby crowds.
- Rotate seating evenly among waiters so no single server gets overwhelmed while others sit empty.
- Handle phone calls, provides information on restaurant hours or menus, and takes to-go or takeout orders.
- Keep the entrance area clean, resets or checks tables, and relays special requests (like highchairs or birthday celebrations) to the staff.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- A formal qualification will be an advantage
- At least 1+ years' experience in a similar role
- Warm, confident and reliable
- Able to stand for a full shift
- Dineplan experience is beneficial
- Hosting experience a plus, but we'll train the right person
Shifts
- 5 days a week, 2 days off
- Mon–Fri: 11:30 – 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 – 21:00
- Sun: 09:00 – 19:00