Host

The-Goat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestyle Communities (LC) presents The Goat experience, where hosts welcome guests, manage reservations, and coordinate seating to ensure a seamless dining flow. This front-of-house role emphasizes friendly, professional service and clear communication across teams.

Based in a multi-store environment with travel to local locations; prior guest services experience is valued in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Greeting guests and answering questions about the restaurant
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage seating arrangements to optimize flow
• Assist with reservations and waitlists using the booking system
• Maintain smooth communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Provide menus and explain offerings to guests

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:Job Title HostCompany One Lifestyle, Ltd.Department Front of House, PTReports To General ManagerWage Category Non-ExemptWho We AreAt Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose — to Build a Connection. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong.We are guided by our core values — Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership — and fueled by our commitment to excellence. At LC, you’ll find your “why,” your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Team You Will JoinThe Goat is more than a restaurant — it’s a social experience built around community, connection, and bringing people together. Our food philosophy celebrates bright, flavorful, shareable dishes that encourage conversation and togetherness, with a focus on lighter, balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and approachable execution.Every member of our team plays a key role in bringing this experience to life — ensuring that each plate, every interaction, and all details reflect our commitment to great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable moments.The Difference You Will MakeAs a Host you are the first point of contact for guests and plays a key role in creating a welcoming, friendly, and organized dining experience. This position is responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations and waitlists, seating guests efficiently, and maintaining smooth communication between the front-of-house and back-of-house teams.What You’ll Bring:Warmly greet every guest upon arrival and departure.Create a positive first impression by maintaining a friendly, professional, and polished demeanor.Escort guests to their tables and provide menus or direct them to digital menu options.Answer guest questions about the restaurant, menu, or wait times.Manage reservations using the restaurant’s booking system.Organize seating charts and assign tables to servers to maximize efficiency and balance workload.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. At least one (1) year of related customer experience required.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work with long periods of standing and walking throughout the dining room, kitchen, and service areas. In addition, employees will walk; handle food and beverage objects, reach and extend with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a restaurant environment, including a kitchen area.Location and Travel: Position will be based in Nashville, TN, Brier Creek, NC, Pflugerville, TX or Columbus, OH with occasional travel to local stores.The Goat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.PTFOH123Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.