Dining Host

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

50% off food, beverages, activities, &
Unlimited gameplay
Tuition Reimbursement Program
New Center Opening Team
Rewards & recognition program
Benefits and paid time off (for those,
Family Fund support
Certified Trainer development

Job summary

Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Dining Host to welcome guests, seat them, and coordinate with servers and managers to deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will help manage the dining room and bar area, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and support opening, mid-day, or closing duties as needed.

We value guest focus, teamwork, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment. This role offers engaging team culture and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

  • Food and beverage experience is a plus but not required.
  • Guest-focused mindset and customer service.
  • Teamwork is essential for service flow.
  • Food Handlers Certification is required where applicable.
  • 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, nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and seat dining guests and communicate with servers and managers.
  • Perform table management and keep the waitlist updated.
  • Seat guests or hand off to another host as needed.
  • Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the dining area.
  • Communicate with servers and guests to ensure a seamless experience.
  • Assist with opening, mid-day, or closing duties when required.

Skills

Guest-focused mindset
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication
Attention to detail
Availability

Education

Food Handlers Certification

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 workdays, 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: 13.73 - 17.25

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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We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (469) 661-2695 or at hr@mainevent.com.

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