Front of House Support at Kindred Restaurant

Kindred Restaurant; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Health, Dental & Vision insurance (FT)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC is seeking versatile front-of-house team members to join our dining room support roster. The role rotates across food runner, bar liaison, polisher, busser, and host, ensuring smooth service and attentive guest care.

You should enjoy fast-paced settings, work well with others, and be flexible to night shifts, weekends, and holidays. We offer opportunities for growth within a multi-location group, training, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, not required.
• Willingness to learn and rotate across multiple front-of-house roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry items for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to the table promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation.
• Support bar service by running drinks, restocking supplies, and assisting bartenders as a bar liaison.
• Polish glassware, flatware, and service items to maintain presentation standards.
• Clear, reset, and maintain tables promptly between guests.
• Greet, seat, and manage the flow of guests as a host when needed.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure well-paced service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations.
• Anticipate guest needs and work collaboratively as part of the team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Flexibility

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We're hiring versatile, hospitality-driven team members to join our front-of-house support team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This role rotates across several key positions — food runner, bar liaison, polisher, busser, and host — and is suited to team members who take pride in keeping service moving smoothly and guests well cared for.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to the table promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation
• Support bar service by running drinks, restocking supplies, and assisting bartenders as a bar liaison
• Polish glassware, flatware, and service items to maintain presentation standards
• Clear, reset, and maintain tables promptly between guests
• Greet, seat, and manage the flow of guests as a host when needed
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure well-paced service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations
• Anticipate guest needs and work collaboratively as part of the the team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, not required
• Willingness to learn and rotate across multiple front-of-house support roles
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry items for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Combination of hourly rate and tips.
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

Night shift

Restaurant Type

Upscale casual