Guest Experience Host (Part-Time) – Warm Welcome & Efficient Seating

Workstream; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ghost Isle Brewery Bar & Restaurant in New Buffalo, MI is seeking a friendly, reliable Host/Hostess for part-time shifts. You will greet guests, manage waitlists, and coordinate seating to ensure smooth service.

This role offers on-site, fast-paced work with tips, a great team atmosphere, and opportunities to learn POS basics; prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required. Shifts include Thursday & Friday evenings, Saturday day and evening, and Sunday 11:30am-5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Greet guests with a friendly, positive attitude and provide accurate wait times.
• Balance seating to support efficient service and smooth front-of-house operations.
• Respond to guest questions professionally and communicate clearly with team.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly with a welcoming and positive attitude
• Manage waitlists and provide accurate wait times when needed
• Seat guests efficiently while balancing server sections
• Provide menus and answer basic questions about the restaurant
• Answer phones, take reservations, and assist with guest inquiries
• Maintain clear communication with servers, bartenders, and management
• Assist in resolving guest concerns in a professional manner
• Keep the host stand and entry area clean and organized
• Support other front-of-house positions as needed
• Help maintain smooth flow between dining and bar areas

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Multitasking

Teamwork

POS basics

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Ghost Isle Brewery Bar & Restaurant in New Buffalo, MI is seeking a friendly, reliable Host/Hostess for part-time shifts. You will greet guests, manage waitlists, and coordinate seating to ensure smooth service.

This role offers on-site, fast-paced work with tips, a great team atmosphere, and opportunities to learn POS basics; prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required. Shifts include Thursday & Friday evenings, Saturday day and evening, and Sunday 11:30am-5:00pm.