Guest Experience Host — Nights & Weekends

American Social - Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social - Tampa is seeking a friendly restaurant host/hostess to greet guests, manage seating, and maintain waiting lists using a seating system. This role emphasizes punctuality, a positive attitude, and guest-focused service.

You will coordinate with servers and managers, stock the host area, ensure cleanliness, and support both front-of-house and back-of-house priorities. Requires 18+, late shifts, and English fluency with basic certifications; weekends and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work late night shifts, potentially 12 AM–3 AM.
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, and write.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests as they enter the restaurant and seats them; manages waiting list.
• Uses seating system (e.g., Open Table) to ensure proper guest flow and communicates updates to managers and guests.
• Coordinates with servers and managers regarding table availability, station assignments, and special requests.
• Keeps host area stocked with menus and supplies; maintains cleanliness of lobby and restrooms.
• Assists with stocking, bussing, wiping tables, rolling silverware, and other FOH tasks as needed.
• Works with team members across departments and supports marketing initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Guest service

Teamwork

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Food handling certificate

Job description

American Social - Tampa is seeking a friendly restaurant host/hostess to greet guests, manage seating, and maintain waiting lists using a seating system. This role emphasizes punctuality, a positive attitude, and guest-focused service.

You will coordinate with servers and managers, stock the host area, ensure cleanliness, and support both front-of-house and back-of-house priorities. Requires 18+, late shifts, and English fluency with basic certifications; weekends and holidays required.