Host

Bass Pro Shops; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on retail and food

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Sayreville, NJ is opening a brand-new restaurant inside our store and hiring a part-time Host to greet guests, manage seating, and support smooth restaurant operations. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and a passion for service, with the ability to memorize the menu and stay calm during busy times.

Qualifications

• Experience in and passion for consumer service
• Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player
• Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable of menu items

Responsibilities

• Greets guests upon arrival and seats them at appropriate stations
• Answers questions about menu, restaurant, and Bass Pro Shops
• Takes reservations and manages wait lists as needed
• Performs opening/closing side work and bussing duties
• Maintains restrooms and keeps areas clean and organized
• Thanks guests as they depart and ensures a positive dining experience

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Memorize menu

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

## HostApply: Sayreville, NJ: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R268620**SOMETHING NEW IS COOKING, AND WE'RE HIRING!** Bass Pro Shops is opening a brand-new restaurant right inside our store, and we're looking to hire our staff who love great food, good company and making every guest feel right at home.**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Host ensures all restaurant guests are greeted, made to feel welcome and seated in a friendly and courteous manner. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service.* Greets all restaurant patrons immediately upon their arrival.* Inquires as to the number of guests in the party; maintains wait lists and communicates wait time to guests.* Assigns guests to server stations in a fair and equitable manner; takes guests to server’s station, along with the appropriate number of menus and seats guests accordingly.* Controls guest volume level at entrance to restaurant. Attends to and anticipates guests needs while waiting to be seated.* Answers customer inquires about the menu, restaurant and Bass Pro Shops.* Answers phones; books reservations as requested.* Performs opening and closing side work duties as assigned; assists with pre-bussing and table set up activities.* Acknowledges and thanks guests upon their departure from the restaurant.* Maintains restrooms throughout shift.* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. **EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:*** High school diploma/GED preferred. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY*** Experience in and passion for consumer service* Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player* An attitude of flexibility and mindfulness about the team approach* Follow proper procedures as disclosed in Standard Operating Procedures as explained to staff* Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable of menu items* Strives and has the ability to work well with a team, to prioritize, has a sense of urgency and a real concern for guest satisfaction* Intrinsically motivated takes pride in owns work* Has the ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient when busy**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:*** N/A **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Regular walking, standing, lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, stooping, etc. **INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT**:* Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.Starting Pay Rate: $15.92 - $20.75**Part Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Dental* Vision* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.*Reasonable Accommodations*Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].