Host

Urban Egg; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Norton LifeLock

On-Demand Pay

Paid Sick Leave (Colorado)

Job summary

Urban Egg in Kansas City is seeking a friendly and professional Host to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and ensure a positive experience from the moment they arrive.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, hospitality experience, and the ability to manage reservations and seating in a fast-paced environment. This is a tipped position with potential for strong earnings through tips and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Hospitality experience is a plus.
• Friendly, approachable, guest-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival.
• Manage reservations and seating arrangements efficiently, working with various reservation systems.
• Answer phone calls and respond to guest inquiries promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized host stand and waiting area.
• Coordinate with the service team to ensure smooth seating flow.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
• Assist with special events or large parties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with to go orders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Hospitality experience

Guest-focused

Tools

Reservation systems

Job description

Description

Host

Urban Egg knows Hosts are one of the most important positions in our restaurants, you are the guest's first impression after all! That's why WE PAY MORE and have made this a TIPPED POSITION! Make dollars more per hour with the tips generated by having happy guests! We also offer favorable working hours (nights free!) We offer a fun and supportive work environment that values teamwork, growth, and delivering outstanding service.

We are currently seeking a friendly and professional Host to create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and ensure they have a positive experience from the moment they arrive. The ideal candidate will be attentive, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Join our team and make a great hourly wage, while being a key part of delivering exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and professionally upon arrival
• Manage reservations and seating arrangements efficiently, working with various reservation systems
• Answer phone calls and respond to guest inquiries promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized host stand and waiting area
• Coordinate with the service team to ensure smooth seating flow
• Handle guest complaints or concerns with professionalism and courtesy
• Assist with special events or large parties as needed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assist with to go orders

Benefits

• Make a great hourly wage PLUS TIPS!
• Health Insurance (FT team members)
• Dental Insurance (FT team members)
• Vision Insurance (FT team members)
• Matching 401(k) (all team members)
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all team members, family, and household members)
• Norton LifeLock (all team members)
• On-Demand Pay (access your pay when you need it)

Paid Sick Leave (Colorado)

Per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act ("HFWA"), Urban Egg provides the following paid leave to all employees working in a Colorado-based location: Up to 48 hours of paid leave per year, for the use of a variety of health and safety needs. Team members earn 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked. Leave is paid at the same pay rate as time worked.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette
• Previous experience in a hospitality role is a plus
• Friendly, approachable, and guest-focused attitude
• Proficient using guest waitlist and other reservation system technologies
• Ability to manage guest inquiries and provide exceptional service
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Daytime and weekend availability