Host

Buddy's Pizza; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Meal discounts

Job summary

Buddy's Pizza in Okemos, Michigan is seeking an enthusiastic Host who will be responsible for greeting and seating guests efficiently, answering questions about food, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have restaurant experience, display high energy, and be dependable team players. Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, is a must. The role offers competitive wages and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant industry is essential.
• Must have high energy to keep pace with the team.
• Dependable team player with a successful attendance record is necessary.
• Effective communication and listening skills are important.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, bend, and carry heavy objects as required.
• Adherence to uniform policy required.
• Flexibility for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests promptly.
• Answer questions about food preparation and ingredients.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and extend a friendly farewell.
• Assist guests on a waiting list.
• Coordinate seating flow while managing the waiting list.
• Suggestively sell menu items.
• Observe guests and respond to additional needs.
• Demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience in the restaurant industry

High energy

Dependable team player

Effective communication

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Job description

Buddy’s Pizza is a fast‑growth restaurant offering flexible hours, competitive wages, health benefits, and meal discounts. We are looking for a Host who is passionate about food, people, and providing a high‑level experience to our guests.

Essential Functions

• Greet and seat guests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Answer questions regarding food preparation and ingredients.
• Ensure guests are satisfied and extend a friendly farewell inviting guests back.
• Assist guests when on a waiting list.
• Coordinate the flow of seating throughout the shift while maintaining the waiting list.
• Suggestively sell all menu items.
• Observe guests and respond to any additional needs.
• Demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant industry.
• High energy to keep up with the pace of the restaurant and the team.
• Dependable team player with a successful record of work attendance.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend, and carry heavy objects.
• Must adhere to Buddy’s uniform policy and standards at all times.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.