Café Host (Front-of-House)

a-staffing-inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

a-staffing-inc is recruiting for a Café Host (Front-of-House) at a craft café and bakery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. You are the first face guests meet, setting the tone with refined yet approachable hospitality and ensuring a smooth operation from arrival to seating.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, handling payments, and coordinating with kitchen and barista teams. Entry-level friendly candidates welcome with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service welcome.
• Customer-facing English communication with POS system familiarity.
• Ability to work a consistent morning-to-afternoon schedule (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and seating, communicating wait times.
• Take orders, process payments, and manage mobile orders.
• Set, buss, and clean tables; keep dining area orderly.
• Check and restock guest-facing items like napkins and cutlery.
• Handle inquiries with care and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Keep storefront presentation neat and assist with seasonal displays.
• Coordinate with kitchen and barista teams to time service well.

Skills

Customer service

POS systems

English communication

Job description

Job Description: Café Host (Front-of-House)

On behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of fermentation in food and beverage, we are seeking dedicated hospitality professionals for their flagship opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Job Title

Café Host (Front-of-House)

Location

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type

Full-Time (3 openings)

Pay Rate

$21.00 - $25.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

Shift Schedule

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

About the Role

As the first face guests encounter, you will set the tone for their entire visit, balancing thoughtful hospitality with smooth operations. You will define the first impression of our client's brand, delivering service that is refined yet approachable so that every guest feels genuinely welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting & Seating: Welcoming guests, showing them to their seats, and communicating wait times
• Orders & POS: Taking orders, processing payments, and managing mobile orders
• Tables & Floor: Setting, bussing, and cleaning tables, and keeping the dining area orderly
• Supplies: Checking and restocking guest-facing items such as napkins and cutlery
• Guest Relations & Escalation: Handling inquiries and initial feedback with care, and escalating issues to management as appropriate
• Storefront Presentation: Keeping seating and displays tidy, and supporting seasonal decoration
• Cross-Team Coordination: Working with the kitchen and barista teams to time service well

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in hospitality or customer service welcome (open to entry-level candidates with strong interpersonal skills)
• Customer-facing English communication and comfort with POS systems
• Ability to work a consistent morning-to-afternoon schedule (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

The Person We're Looking For

• Someone who offers refined service with an intuitive sense of the right distance, making guests comfortable without being intrusive
• Someone with an eye for detail who takes pride in setting the brand's first impression

Core Skills

• Guest Service / POS Operation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.