Host

Juliet Austin; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Juliet Austin is seeking a friendly Host to welcome guests, manage reservations, and help seat patrons efficiently at our Georgetown, Texas restaurant. You will balance tables, coordinate with servers, and ensure guests receive menus and accurate wait times.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of host experience, outstanding communication skills, and a polished appearance. A warm, outgoing demeanor helps you shine in a busy dining room.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of host experience.
• Able to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Excellent communication and friendly demeanor.
• Outstanding grooming and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all guests as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to seat as many people as possible.
• Maintain a seating chart and arrange staggered seating when needed.
• Work closely with servers to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting times and seating details.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Skills

Host experience 1 year

Customer service

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Description:

Title: HOSTPERSON

Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Summary of Position: Host

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Warmly greet all guests as they arrive at the restaurant.
• Whenever possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving.
• Manage reservations and walk-ins to seat as many people as possible.
• Maintain a seating chart and arrange staggered seating when needed.
• Work closely with servers as a team to ensure smooth operations.
• Record guest names and party sizes when immediate seating is limited.
• Politely find guests when a table becomes available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Accommodate special seating requests whenever possible.
• Seat guests based on their preferences and balance customer flow in service stations.
• Offer menus, place settings, and inform guests of their server's name upon seating.
• Inspect tables for proper presentation and completeness.
• Relay messages or hand off chits to servers and buspersons as needed.
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.

Qualifications:

• Previous host experience of at least 1 year is required.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Excellent communication skills, both clear and effective.
• Exceptional grooming habits.
• Must have an outgoing personality and a warm, friendly demeanor.