Guest Experience Host - Friendly, Fast-Paced Restaurant

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (medical and

childcare accounts available)

Accrued sick leave with pay, converts

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Dining discounts at sister restaurants

Job summary

Locally Grown Restaurants is seeking a friendly Host at the Spenard Roadhouse location to welcome guests, manage seating, and coordinate dining flow with the team. You will confidently quote wait times, handle reservations, and assist with take-out orders in person and by phone, ensuring an outstanding first impression.

The role requires excellent English communication, cash handling basics, and knowledge of POS systems.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate, write, and understand English.
• Must have strong cash handling skills and the ability to operate a cash register and POS system.
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with eye contact and a smile and provide exemplary customer service.
• Seat guests and manage the flow of the dining room.
• Quote wait times accurately and keep guests informed of progress.
• Take reservations, to-go orders in person and over the phone.
• Answer guest inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a clean host stand and assist with side work as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS familiarity

English proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

Locally Grown Restaurants is seeking a friendly Host at the Spenard Roadhouse location to welcome guests, manage seating, and coordinate dining flow with the team. You will confidently quote wait times, handle reservations, and assist with take-out orders in person and by phone, ensuring an outstanding first impression.

The role requires excellent English communication, cash handling basics, and knowledge of POS systems.