Dining Host

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discounts

Tuition reimbursement

New center opening team

Rewards program

Paid time off (qualifying)

Job summary

Main Event is seeking a friendly Dining Host to greet Guests, seat them, and align with servers and managers to deliver a smooth dining experience in a high-energy environment.

As a Dining Host, you will uphold safety and sanitation standards, manage seating and waitlists, and coordinate with teammates to ensure each Guest feels welcomed and valued. This role offers growth, a supportive culture, and competitive perks.

Qualifications

• Guest-focused mindset
• Teamwork is essential
• Food Handlers Certification may be required
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication with management, team members, and guests
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work days, evenings and/or weekends

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat Guests and maintain guest flow
• Manage the waitlist and seating assignments
• Communicate with Servers and Guests to ensure a seamless dining experience
• Assist in opening, mid-day or closing duties
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards

Skills

Guest focus

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Availability

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

At Main Event, Dining Hosts guide our Guests through their experience in our dining rooms and support the overall experience of our dining room and bar area. As a Dining Host, you will greet and seat guests as well as provide constant communication with servers, server assistants, and managers. You’re also dedicated to delivering the highest standards in safety and sanitation.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?

• Upholding our cleanliness and safety standards (We take this seriously!)
• Welcoming and greeting all dining Guests, while also gathering details about their visit (First impressions are everything!)
• Perform table management and keep waitlist updated
• Seat the Guests or hand them off to another host
• Communicate with Servers and Guests, using table touches, to ensure a seamless experience.
• Thanking our Guests for coming and welcoming them back Performing opening, mid-day or closing duties

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior food and beverage experience a plus, but not required
• Guest focused mindset (We heart our Guests!)
• Teamwork is a must (Teamwork makes the dream work!)
• Food Handlers Certification, as required
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests
• Attention to detail and comfortable in face-paced environment
• Availability to work days, nights and/or weekends

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job - so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

• Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
• 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
• We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
• Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
• Our rewards and recognition program rock!
• Benefits and paid time off (for those who qualify)
• Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
• Become a Certified Trainer (aka, the best of the best!)

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be an E-Verify Employer where required by law.

Salary Range: 12 - 15

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.

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