Host

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Dining Program

Training Programs

Paid sick time

Dynamic Team Environment

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group is seeking a Host/Hostess to welcome guests and coordinate seating in a fast-paced dining environment. You will manage reservations, monitor wait times, escort guests, and ensure a warm, efficient guest experience from arrival to departure.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and a friendly, guest-centric approach. Training, advancement opportunities, and health benefits are available in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer-service skills
• Excellent communication with guests and team
• Strong organizational skills to monitor dining and bar areas
• Experience managing reservations and guest flow

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the venue
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage Reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and announce the Waiter/Waitress’s name
• Thank customers upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention
• Answer incoming calls and address queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

Skills

Customer-service

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Reservations experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee Dining Program
• Training Programs
• Paid sick time
• Dynamic Team Environment
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

We’re Hiring!

Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth.

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles.

We remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that embodies warmth, comfort, and quality dining—starting with team members who ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests with a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well.

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

We are seeking a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests

Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to ensure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. You should also be available to work in shifts and comfortable using technology.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests to the venue
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage Reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and announce the Waiter/Waitress’s name
• Thank customers upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g., children, elderly)
• Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

Requirements and Skills:

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or preferred
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Experience in managing reservations
• Demonstrable customer-service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in person)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area
• Availability to work in shifts as needed (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
• Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift