Guest Services Host — Flexible Hours, Evening Shifts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa is seeking a friendly Host to greet guests, seat tables, and help keep dining operations running smoothly. Work includes evenings and weekends, with indoor and outdoor locations.

This part-time role emphasizes customer service, cash handling, and teamwork in a busy hospitality setting. Prior experience is welcome but not required; employee discounts and a 403(b) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays.
• Possess basic math skills and have ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Customer service skills and experience.
• Be able to work in a stand up for position for long periods of time (minimum 5 hours).
• Prior experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet arriving guests, seat guests at tables, ensure flow of operations, and acknowledge departing guests in a friendly manner.
• Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Knowledge of Straz Center menus and products.
• Handle cash accurately.
• Maintain clean service and dining areas.
• Be ready and willing to assist servers as situations arise.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Complete daily paperwork neatly and accurately.

Job description

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa is seeking a friendly Host to greet guests, seat tables, and help keep dining operations running smoothly. Work includes evenings and weekends, with indoor and outdoor locations.

This part-time role emphasizes customer service, cash handling, and teamwork in a busy hospitality setting. Prior experience is welcome but not required; employee discounts and a 403(b) plan are offered.