Front Desk Host: Warm Welcomes & Seamless Seating

Acme Oyster House - Baton Rouge, LA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Oyster House - Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests, seat them promptly, and manage the wait-list with accurate seating flow. You will communicate party instructions to servers and assist in creating a welcoming dining experience.

The role requires on-site attendance, basic math skills for handling cash, and a team-oriented, calm approach in a busy, fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Strong communication with managers, staff and guests.
• Ability to perform basic math and make accurate change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm welcome and escort to their table, provide menus and relay party instructions to servers.
• Maintain an organized wait-list and seating flow to balance server stations.
• Answer phones within 3 rings using proper salutations and etiquette.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, specials and presentation standards to assist guests and guide seating decisions.

Skills

On-site attendance

Effective communication

Legible communication

Math calculations

Cash handling

Stress management

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Some college

CPR certification

Tools

Computer knowledge

Job description

Acme Oyster House - Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to greet guests, seat them promptly, and manage the wait-list with accurate seating flow. You will communicate party instructions to servers and assist in creating a welcoming dining experience.

The role requires on-site attendance, basic math skills for handling cash, and a team-oriented, calm approach in a busy, fast-paced restaurant environment.