Front-of-House Host: Warm Welcome & Smooth Seating

Paycom; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom in Lehi, UT seeks a friendly Host/Hostess for part-time shifts to welcome guests, manage seating and dining room flow, answer phones, assist with takeout and reservations. You will support servers and managers, maintain a clean entrance, and ensure guests have an organized, pleasant experience from check-in to departure.

Previous restaurant or customer service experience is helpful; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during busy periods.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Comfortable answering phones and communicating with guests in person.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest promptly, warmly, and professionally when they enter the restaurant.
• Maintain a friendly and welcoming presence throughout the guest interaction.
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, waitlists, seating assignments, and table rotation efficiently.
• Monitor the dining room and communicate with servers, managers, and the kitchen to maintain a smooth flow of service.
• Answer the restaurant phone using the proper greeting and assist guests with questions, reservations, and takeout orders.
• Ensure takeout orders are organized, accurate, properly packaged, and ready for guests.
• Assist with opening and closing the front doors and maintain a clean and organized entrance.
• Monitor reservation tablets and restaurant communication systems and keep information current.
• Communicate important guest, reservation, seating, and service information to the appropriate team members.
• Assist servers and managers when needed while remaining focused on the host position.
• Maintain awareness of the entire dining room rather than focusing only on the host stand.

Skills

Greeting guests

Communication

Organization

multitask

Job description

Paycom in Lehi, UT seeks a friendly Host/Hostess for part-time shifts to welcome guests, manage seating and dining room flow, answer phones, assist with takeout and reservations. You will support servers and managers, maintain a clean entrance, and ensure guests have an organized, pleasant experience from check-in to departure.

Previous restaurant or customer service experience is helpful; strong communication is essential.