Dining Host: Welcoming Guests, Seating, & Safety Champion

Dave & Buster's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food, beverages, activities, &

Unlimited gameplay

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Internal promote culture

New Center Opening Team

Rewards and recognition program

Benefits and paid time off

Family Fund

Certified Trainer

Job summary

Main Event is seeking a Dining Host in New York to welcome guests, seat them, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining experience. You will help maintain a clean and safe dining area and support opening, mid-day, or closing duties.

This role emphasizes guest service, fast pace, and teamwork across the dining room and bar. Ideal candidates offer a guest-focused mindset, strong communication, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage preferred but not required.
• Guest-focused mindset.
• Teamwork is essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
• Welcome and greet dining guests while gathering details about their visit.
• Perform table management and keep the waitlist updated.
• Seat Guests or hand them off to another host.
• Communicate with Servers and Guests to ensure a seamless experience.
• Thank Guests for coming and invite them back.
• Perform opening, mid-day, or closing duties.

Skills

Guest-focused mindset

Teamwork

Strong problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication with staff

Attention to detail

Availability to work days/nights/week-

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Main Event is seeking a Dining Host in New York to welcome guests, seat them, and coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining experience. You will help maintain a clean and safe dining area and support opening, mid-day, or closing duties.

This role emphasizes guest service, fast pace, and teamwork across the dining room and bar. Ideal candidates offer a guest-focused mindset, strong communication, and the ability to multitask.