Host / Hostess

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Greet and seat guests
• Communicate features to customers
• Answer telephone
• Take reservations / Take out orders
• Seat customers
• Clear / Clean / Set tables
• Move tables and chairs
• Assist in taking out food, re-filling beverages, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of foyer, hostess area, waiting area, and applicable restrooms.

Physical functions :

Bend, clean, clear, control, gather, guide, handle, hear, hold, insert, lift, maintain, mark, place, pour, print, pull, push, speak, write.

Mental functions :

Advise, calculate, coordinate, detect, estimate, evaluate, instruct, observe, organize, plan, read, record, select, solicit, supervise, verify

METHODS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES :

OUTPUT :

All of the host / hostess duties require immediate attention.  The greeting, seating, assisting the servers to assure  proper service levels, and coordinating the seating of guests are all expected output.  Failure to perform these functions may result in suspension or termination.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOL MATERIALS :

Varying work surfaces, pens, computers, various chemicals, trays, telephone,

WORKING CONDITIONS : Possible wet floors.

Temperatures, heated in winter, cooled in summer.

Transitional areas from carpet to tile, raised areas i.e. steps and in some areas – ramps.

Medium noise level.

Walk-in cooler temperatures 32 degrees, freezer 0 degrees

Standing for 5-8 hours per shift.

Possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, slips / fall

Good ventilation.

SUPERVISION CONTROL :

Workers are responsible for all assigned work in the area.  Report to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Corporate Management, Owner.

Since 1976, Cattle Baron has proudly served the finest steaks, seafood, and salad this side of the Pecos. What began as a single steakhouse in Portales, New Mexico—founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Jeff Wilson—has grown into a beloved regional restaurant group with locations across New Mexico and Texas.

Jeff's passion for quality food and heartfelt service inspired a legacy that lives on through his family and team. Today, the Cattle Baron brand continues to uphold his high standards through a warm, welcoming atmosphere, outstanding dining experiences, and deep community roots.

We’re not just a steakhouse—we’re part of the local fabric. Our guests return time and again for the signature salad bar, hand-cut steaks, and familiar faces. We’re proud to also operate two other unique concepts :

At Cattle Baron, we believe in tradition, teamwork, and delivering exceptional moments, plate by plate. If you're looking to grow with a company that values quality, camaraderie, and service—you’ve come to the right place.