Host

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group in New Jersey as a Host/Hostess where you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience. This role involves greeting customers, managing reservations, and collaborating with the dining team to maintain service excellence. If you're organized, have great people skills, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee Dining Program

Training Programs

Paid sick time

Dynamic Team Environment

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess preferred.
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette required.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations expected.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide accurate wait times.
• Manage reservations and escort customers.
• Maintain a clean reception area and cater to guests' needs.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

Employee Dining Program

Training Programs

Paid sick time

Dynamic Team Environment

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

We’re Hiring!

Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth.

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles.

We remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that embodies warmth, comfort, and quality dining—starting with team members who ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests with a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well.

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

We are seeking a Host or Hostess to join our team and be the first point of contact for our guests

Host/Hostess responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to ensure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. You should also be available to work in shifts and comfortable using technology.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests.

Responsibilities:

Welcome guests to the venue

Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists

Manage Reservations

Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas

Provide menus and announce the Waiter/Waitress’s name

Thank customers upon their departure

Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options

Maintain a clean reception area

Cater to guests who require extra attention (e.g., children, elderly)

Answer incoming calls and address customers’ queries

Assist wait staff as needed

Requirements and Skills:

H.S. Diploma or GED preferred

Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess or preferred

Understanding of restaurant etiquette

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Experience in managing reservations

Demonstrable customer-service skills

Excellent communication skills (via phone and in person)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire dining and bar area

Availability to work in shifts as needed (days, nights, weekends, holidays)

Good physical condition to walk and stand during an entire shift

Start your journey today and make your mark with JSRG!