Host

Border Café/Jose Tejas; Oakland Vale (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off meals

Job summary

Border Cafe in Saugus is seeking a qualified Host to join our fast-paced, full-service restaurant team. The ideal candidate will greet guests, seat them, answer phones, and keep the dining area running smoothly.

We offer pay between $20 and $23 per hour, 50% off meals on scheduled work days, and a reliable schedule including weekends. Prior restaurant host experience, strong communication, and a customer‑centric attitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant host
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Active listening
• Excellent physical condition
• Customer-centric
• High school diploma: food safety training will be considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer services.
• Greet customers and sit guests with menus.
• Answering phone calls
• Taking the wait
• Checking the bathroom
• Knowing sections/table numbers
• Sit in rotation.
• Communicate with all host and managers.
• Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines

Skills

Restaurant host experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Food safety training

Job description

Border Cafe in Saugus is looking for a qualified Host to join our growing team to meet the demands of our fast past, fully operational, full-service restaurant. Border Cafe is a staple of the restaurant scene and has been recognized for multiple awards and recognition for quality in food and service. We are continuing to grow daily, weekly, and monthly after getting the doors open to our loyal customers. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment, high service standards and more importantly a place to make GREAT money please review the job description and qualifications below.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer services.
• Greet customers and sit guests with menus.
• Answering phone calls
• Taking the wait
• Checking the bathroom
• Knowing sections/table numbers
• Sit in rotation.
• Communicate with all host and managers.
• Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines

Qualifications for the ideal candidate would include the following traits but not limited:

• Experience as a Restaurant host
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Active listening
• Excellent physical condition
• Customer-centric
• High school diploma: food safety training will be considered a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20 - $23.00 per hour

50% off meal on scheduled work days

Schedule:

• 4-8 hour shifts
• Holidays
• Weekend availability is required

Ability to commute

• Saugus MA Route 1 North: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location