Host

The Original Pancake House DFW; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Original Pancake House DFW in Redmond, WA is looking for a guest-focused Host to join our team. You will welcome guests, seat them promptly, provide menus, and help ensure an exceptional dining experience from arrival to turn-over.

We value friendly, clear communication, teamwork, and reliable service. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities and a welcoming workplace for those who enjoy serving guests and coordinating seating and flow during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to greet guests and seat them efficiently.
• Able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs).
• No strict prior hosting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
• Provide guests with menus.
• Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs.
• Inform guests of current promotions and the service staff who will assist them.
• Manage flow of guests and communicate wait times.
• Operate POS to accept payments.

Skills

Friendly & customer-focused

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a guest-focused Host to join our team! You will be welcoming guests, seating them in the restaurant, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
• Provide guests with menus
• Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs
• Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
• Manage the flow of guests into the dining room, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
• Operate POS to accept payments for food and beverages

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred but not required
• Friendly and customer-focused personality
• Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
• Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
• Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)

If you are looking for an entry-level restaurant job with lots of opportunity for growth & advancement, The Original Pancake House is the place for you! We would love to meet you.

Wage includes projected tips, the number may fluctuate to more or less than the maximum.