2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte

Harri; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Benefits

Job summary

Noble Smoke seeks an experienced Host to welcome guests and manage reservations, ensuring a smooth dining room flow and a strong first impression. You will coordinate seating with service teams and assist with inquiries and takeout orders.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in guest-facing roles at high-volume restaurants, proficiency with OpenTable, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a guest-facing role in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proficient with OpenTable reservation system.
• Strong multitasking to manage reservations, greet guests, and table flow.
• Warm, welcoming presence under pressure.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests, setting the tone for dining experience.
• Manage reservations and waitlists with accurate wait times.
• Coordinate seating with service and management to maintain flow.
• Communicate special requests or large party details to the team.
• Maintain a polished host stand, entrance, and waiting areas.
• Answer phones, assist with inquiries, reservations, and takeout orders.
• Support opening/closing procedures for the host stand and entrance.

Skills

OpenTable

Multitasking

Guest-facing

Calm under pressure

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

At Noble Smoke, we celebrate the traditions of great Southern barbecue with a chef driven approach, warm hospitality, and a strong sense of place. Located on Freedom Drive in Charlotte, Noble Smoke brings together smoked meats, classic sides, genuine service, and a lively atmosphere that feels both polished and approachable. We are committed to creating memorable guest experiences through quality food, teamwork, and hospitality that feels welcoming from the moment guests arrive.

We are hiring an experienced Host to join the team at Noble Smoke. In this role, you will help manage the flow of the dining room, greet and seat guests, manage reservations and waitlists, and ensure every guest receives a strong first impression. This position plays an important part in setting the tone for service and supporting a smooth, organized guest experience throughout each shift.

Availability to work Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM is required for this position.

To learn more about us as a restaurant group, our concepts, and our culture, we encourage you to visit www.noblefoodandpursuits.com .

WhatYou’ll Do

• Welcome and greet guests warmly, setting the tone for their dining experience
• Manage reservations and waitlists through the reservation system, givingaccurate wait times during peak periods
• Coordinate guest seating with the service and management teams to maintainsmooth flow of service
• Communicate special requests, accessibility needs, or large party details tothe team
• Maintain a polished and organized host stand, entrance, and waiting areas
• Answer phones professionally, assisting with inquiries, reservations, andtakeout orders
• Support opening and closing procedures for the host stand and entrance area
• Assist management in training, guiding, and setting expectations for the hostteam

WhatYou’ll Bring

• 1 or more years of experience in a guest-facing role within a high-volumerestaurant
• Proficiency with the OpenTable reservation system
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage reservations, greetguests, and coordinate table flow simultaneously
• A warm, welcoming presence with the ability to remain calm and professionalunder pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why JoinUs

• Competitive pay, benefits, and employee discounts
• Work in a full-service restaurant that combines craftsmanship, care, andhospitality
• Hands-on training and support from an experienced management team
• Opportunities to grow within Noble Food & Pursuits as we expand