Guest Experience Host - Bistro Opening

JL Hospitality Management; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

575 Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska, is hiring a Host for its December opening. You will greet guests, manage seating, communicate wait times, and support the dining team to ensure a smooth guest experience from arrival to departure.

This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires an organized, guest-focused approach. Prior guest service is preferred, along with clear communication and teamwork during service.

Qualifications

• Guest service experience preferred.
• Clear communication with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Organized approach to seating and guest requests.
• Willingness to help your team throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly when they arrive.
• Maintain the waitlist and provide estimated wait times when seating is limited.
• Notify guests when their tables are ready.
• Plan seating with large groups, tour arrivals, and server sections in mind.
• Accommodate seating preferences whenever possible while balancing guest flow across service sections.
• Check that tables are properly set and ready for guests.
• Seat guests, provide menus, and share their server’s name.
• Communicate with servers, bussers, and the expediter about seating and service needs.
• Help run food, clear tables, and reset tables as needed.
• Thank departing guests and invite them to return.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Arrive ready for your assigned shift, follow company policies, and treat coworkers with respect.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service experience

Clear communication

Follow SOPs

Organized seating

Team player

Job description

575 Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska, is hiring a Host for its December opening. You will greet guests, manage seating, communicate wait times, and support the dining team to ensure a smooth guest experience from arrival to departure.

This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires an organized, guest-focused approach. Prior guest service is preferred, along with clear communication and teamwork during service.