Host

Our Mom's Restaurant; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Mom's Restaurant in Baton Rouge is hiring a friendly, dependable host to create a welcoming first impression and help the dining room run smoothly. This is a part-time position with potential full-time schedules.

Pay ranges from $8.00 to $10.00 per hour and this is a non-tipped role. duties include greeting guests, managing waitlists, seating, answering phones, and assisting with takeout orders while keeping the host area clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Warm, professional attitude and clear communication.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to stay composed during busy periods.
• Strong awareness of the dining room and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly in a restaurant.
• Previous restaurant or customer-service experience is helpful but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and make every arrival feel welcome.
• Manage the waitlist and provide accurate wait-time estimates.
• Seat guests using balanced server rotations and communicate clearly with the service team.
• Answer phones and assist with takeout orders accurately.
• Keep the host stand, entry, and waiting area clean and organized.
• Help reset tables and support guest flow during busy shifts.
• Communicate large parties, special requests, and seating needs to the appropriate team members.

Skills

Warm attitude

Clear communication

Dependability

Punctuality

Stamina

Job description

Our Mom's Restaurant & Bar is hiring a friendly, dependable Host to create a welcoming first impression and help the dining room run smoothly.

Pay and Schedule:

• $8.00–$10.00 per hour. This is a non-tipped position.
• Team members begin at the lower end of the range during the introductory training period. Advancement toward $10.00 per hour is based on demonstrated proficiency, accuracy, reliability, and consistent performance in the role.
• This position is listed as part-time, and full-time schedules may also be available.
• Applicants must be available to work days, nights, and weekends.

What You'll Do:

• Greet guests promptly and make every arrival feel welcome.
• Manage the waitlist and provide accurate wait-time estimates.
• Seat guests using balanced server rotations and communicate clearly with the service team.
• Answer phones and assist with takeout orders accurately.
• Keep the host stand, entry, and waiting area clean and organized.
• Help reset tables and support guest flow during busy shifts.
• Communicate large parties, special requests, and seating needs to the appropriate team members.

What We're Looking For:

• A warm, professional attitude and clear communication.
• Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to stay composed during busy periods.
• Strong awareness of the dining room and attention to detail.
• The ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly throughout the restaurant.
• Previous restaurant or customer-service experience is helpful but not required; we will train the right person.

Pay progression is earned by consistently meeting role milestones, including accurate waitlist management, balanced seating, dependable attendance, professional guest service, phone and takeout accuracy, and effective teamwork.