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Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Danville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

40% dining discount

Strong company culture

Holiday closures

Job summary

Drake’s in Kentucky is seeking friendly front-of-house team members to greet guests, manage seating, answer phone inquiries, and coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to keep service smooth and welcoming. You may stand for long periods and assist with light cleaning as needed.

We offer education reimbursement, strong career growth opportunities, and a 40% dining discount at Bluegrass Hospitality Group restaurants, plus holiday closures for time with loved ones.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication skills.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Food service or retail experience preferred.
• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm welcome and thank them as they leave.
• Manage the seating flow to ensure a smooth guest experience.
• Answer phones and provide information about Drake’s and the menu.
• Coordinate with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to keep operations running smoothly.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and assist with light cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and inviting front-of-house environment.
• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction, every guest, every time.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong communication

Team-first mindset

Basic food safety knowledge

Job description

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and our menu is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder!

Check us out on social media (@drakescomeplay) to see for yourself just how much fun we have.

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about hospitality and love creating memorable guest experiences. Whether you’ve worked in food service, retail, or are just naturally great with people, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet every guest with a warm welcome as they enter and a sincere thank-you when they leave
• Manage the seating flow of the restaurant to ensure a smooth and positive guest experience
• Answer phones and provide guests with helpful information about Drake’s and our menu
• Communicate with servers, managers, and the kitchen to keep everything running smoothly
• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per-shift)
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and assist with light cleaning/setup
• Assist in maintaining a clean and inviting front-of-house environment
• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction every guest, every time

What We’re Looking For:

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and a team-first mindset
• Food service or retail experience preferred, but not required
• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working at Drake’s:

• Education reimbursement – Up to $500/semester for full-time students working 20+ hours/week with a 3.2+ GPA
• Career growth opportunities – 86% of our managers are promoted from within
• Enjoy 40% off at all Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG) restaurants
• Strong company culture
• Holiday closures – We close for Thanksgiving and Christmas so you can spend time with loved ones

Pay: Starting at $12