Dining Host

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food, beverages, activities, &

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Internal growth opportunities

New Center Opening Team

Rewards and recognition program

Paid time off (for those who qualify)

Family Fund support

Job summary

Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Dining Host for Baton Rouge to greet guests, seat them, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining experience. You will uphold cleanliness and safety standards while maintaining open communication with the team.

This role requires a guest-focused mindset, teamwork, and flexibility to work days, evenings, or weekends; food handler certification may be required. Previous F&B experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior food and beverage experience a plus but not required.
• Guest-focused mindset.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Food Handlers Certification required where applicable.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective communication with management, team, and guests.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests and maintain communication with servers and managers.
• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards in dining areas.
• Perform table management and keep the waitlist updated.
• Seat guests or hand them off to another host as needed.
• Provide welcoming interactions and thank guests, inviting return visits.
• Carry out opening, mid-day, or closing duties.

Skills

Guest-focused

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Availability

Job description

Job Description: At Main Event, Dining Hosts guide Guests through their dining experience and support the overall experience of our dining room and bar area. As a Dining Host, you will greet and seat guests and 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!)

Welcome and greet all dining guests while gathering details about their visit (First impressions are everything!)

Perform table management and keep the 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 comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Availability to work days, nights and/or weekends.

Perks

• Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job, so we do our part to ensure that you have 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 gameplay!
• 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

Salary Range: 7.25 - 9.75

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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