Front Door Host: Craft Welcoming, Safe Nights

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails - 798c; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bar Mezzo in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a friendly Door Host for Friday and Saturday nights. You will greet guests, check IDs, manage the line, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes hospitality over confrontation, with a focus on reading the room, staying calm, and communicating with the Bar Lead. Part-time Saturday nights required; full-time holiday pop-up possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or front-of-house roles preferred.
• Maintain a welcoming tone while enforcing entry rules.
• Remain calm and composed in dynamic situations.
• Read the room to anticipate issues and prevent escalation.
• Reliable presence at the door to safeguard capacity and safety.
• Florida Class D security license, TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol, or CPR/First Aid is a plus but not required.
• Must be 21 or older.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest and set the tone for their night.
• Check IDs and refuse entry when needed.
• Manage the line to keep it safe and orderly.
• Track occupancy and coordinate with Bar Lead on capacity.
• Read the room and de-escalate before incidents occur.
• Keep entry area and surrounding sidewalk clean and presentable.
• Support last call and safe, on-time close.
• Communicate incidents or concerns to Bar Lead before leaving.

Skills

Hospitality

Calm under pressure

Guest screening

De-escalation

Attention to safety

Job description

Bar Mezzo in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a friendly Door Host for Friday and Saturday nights. You will greet guests, check IDs, manage the line, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes hospitality over confrontation, with a focus on reading the room, staying calm, and communicating with the Bar Lead. Part-time Saturday nights required; full-time holiday pop-up possible.