Guest Experience Host - Fast-Paced Dining, Full-Time

Border Cafe & Jose Tejas; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jose Tejas in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a friendly full-time Host to greet guests, seat them warmly, and help maintain a smooth flow in a fast-paced dining room.

You will manage waits, coordinate with the team, answer phones, and keep the host stand neat. Must be 18+, speak clear English, and be reliable and punctual.

This position offers a stable, team-driven environment with room to grow within the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Friendly, welcoming personality.
• Strong understanding and speaking of the English language.
• Multitasking skills; stay calm and organized when it gets busy.
• Punctual attendance and proper attire.
• Reliable, professional, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests with a genuine, welcoming smile.
• Build rapport with guests from the moment they walk in through the moment they're seated.
• Calculate accurate waits and communicate them clearly to guests.
• Answer and manage phones using proper procedures.
• Keep the host stand, menus, and waiting area clean and organized.
• Page and seat guests, hand out to-go food, and monitor restroom supplies and trash levels.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team throughout the shift.

Skills

Friendly personality

English proficiency

Multitasking

Punctuality

Professionalism

Team player

Job description

Jose Tejas in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a friendly full-time Host to greet guests, seat them warmly, and help maintain a smooth flow in a fast-paced dining room.

You will manage waits, coordinate with the team, answer phones, and keep the host stand neat. Must be 18+, speak clear English, and be reliable and punctual.

This position offers a stable, team-driven environment with room to grow within the restaurant.