Host

Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip out where applicable

Shift meals

Merch discounts

Training & growth

Events & beer releases

Job summary

Rock’n Dough Pizza + Brewery in Memphis welcomes guests with energy and warmth. As a Host, you’ll set the vibe, greet guests, manage the waitlist, and help seating to keep the flow of the restaurant smooth.

You’ll read the room, communicate with servers and managers, and assist with phones and to-go messages. The role offers a fun, high-energy environment, with opportunities to grow into servers or shifts leadership.

Qualifications

• Welcoming presence and friendly demeanor.
• Clear, confident communication with guests and team.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy periods.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to help where needed.
• Reliable and respectful of standards (cleanliness, safety).
• Awareness of accessibility needs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with eye contact and a friendly welcome.
• Manage the waitlist, quote accurate times, and seat guests thoughtfully.
• Read the room and adapt to energy, accommodate special needs.
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, expo, and managers to keep pace.
• Answer phones, take messages, and assist with to-go handoffs.
• Keep lobby clean, menus ready, high chairs clean, and restrooms checked.
• Champion hospitality by ensuring every guest feels seen and taken care of.

Skills

Welcoming presence

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliability

Accessibility awareness

Job description

Be the first high-five. Set the vibe. Make people feel like rockstars.

Why you’ll love it here

At Rock’n Dough, the party starts at the door. Our Hosts are vibe-setters who welcome guests, keep the flow smooth, and make every arrival feel like the main event. If you’re friendly, fast, and love making people smile, this is your stage.

What you’ll do (your setlist)

• Own first & last impressions: greet with eye contact and a genuine welcome; thank guests on the way out.
• Run the floor flow: manage the waitlist, quote accurate times, rotate sections fairly, and seat with intention.
• Read the room: match energy to the moment, accommodate special needs, and solve small problems before they grow.
• Communicate nonstop: sync with servers, bartenders, expo, and managers so pacing stays smooth.
• Phones & to-go: answer phones, take clear messages, and help with to-go handoffs when needed.
• Keep it tight: keep the lobby spotless, menus ready, high chairs/boosters clean, and bathrooms checked on cadence.
• Champion Headliner Hospitality: help every guest feel seen and taken care of—like a VIP.

What you bring

• A welcoming presence, quick smile, and confident, clear communication.
  Calm under pressure; you love organizing moving parts.
  Team mindset—happy to jump in where needed.
  Reliability and respect for standards (accessibility, allergy awareness, cleanliness, and safety).
  Alignment with our ROCKIN values: Respectful, Optimistic, Collaborative, Knowledgeable, Impactful, Never Settling.

Perks & growth

• Competitive hourly pay + tip-out (where applicable).
• Shift meals & merch discounts.
• Real training and coaching; growth paths to Server, Bartender, or Shift Lead.
• Fun, high-energy environment with events, beer releases, and seasonal menus.

Basics & requirements

• Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays).
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to ~30 lbs.
• Comfortable with phones, waitlist apps, and light computer/POS use.
• Follows local age and work eligibility requirements.