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Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries lists this American Girl Restaurant Host (Regular Part-time/30 hours/Benefitted)) opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Title American Girl Restaurant Host (Regular Part-time/30 hours/Benefitted))
Requisition Number R
Location Los Angeles, California
Job Category Retail and Merchandising
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Team: The American Girl Retail team is integral in providing lifetime memories to American Girl fans and their families. Our experiential retail stores provide shopping destinations like no other. This requires Innovation, Collaboration, and Execution from all who are a part of this division. Our in-store experiences range depending on location from Girl and Doll Salons, Full-Service Restaurants, Personal Shopping, Ear Piercing (Girl and Doll), hosting Parties/Celebrations to name a few. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced role where you get to make decisions that impact the team as well as our customers.
The Opportunity: The Host is located at the AG Retail Flagship Los Angeles location and reports directly to the Cafe Manager. This position is responsible for greeting and seating restaurant guests, managing reservations and working with the restaurant team. If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and can handle challenging service situations with sound judgment and a positive, professional demeanor, we want to hear from you.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Greets guests promptly and provides timely seating of guests by maintaining accurate waitlists, while maximizing seating capacity.
Manages large crowds in a professional manner and is able to resolve challenging service situations diplomatically.
Creates and maintains a pleasant ambiance in the dining room and party rooms through lighting, music, and table placement.
Communicates accurate dining room and party room setup, along with special requests and birthday information, to the restaurant team.
Shares information on the store and restaurant events with guests.
Utilizes Zomatoreservation and InfoGenesis register systems, along with Microsoft Office, to perform job functions.
Initiates training opportunities with restaurant staff.
Assists restaurant staff as needed in providing an outstanding dining experience.
What We're Looking For:
Experience as a restaurant host, hotel concierge, or related customer service position, preferred.
Computer skills including restaurant reservation and POS systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and use of basic office equipment (copiers/fax), preferred.
Experience working with children, preferred.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Who We Are:
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences.Our products are sold in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
The pay range for this position is between $18.42 and $19.50 per hour. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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