Host

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance

Leadership meal budget

Flexible unpaid vacation

Employee discount

Leadership programs

In-house hospitality and culinary training programs

Mentorship programs

Career development and opportunity for advancement

Extended Health Benefits (after 1 year of service)

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Somerville is seeking hospitable Hosts to join their front door team. As a Host, you are essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing the guest experience through meaningful conversations. Candidates must have a passion for hospitality and teamwork, along with the ability to work legally in the USA. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• A passion and commitment to hospitality, teamwork, fun and the guest experience.
• A willingness to learn and an openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
• The ability to legally work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the flow of guests into the restaurant.
• Support the service team using guest interaction technologies.
• Elevate the guest experience through engaging conversations.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

We are looking for hospitable Hosts to enhance our front door team. As a Host, you set the tone for every guest experience, from the first hello to the last goodbye. To put it simply, the restaurant wouldn’t run smoothly without you!

Compensation

$18‑22/hr (including gratuity)

Hourly wage will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's qualifications and achievements. While the range provides a general guideline, final offers will be tailored to each individual.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
• Leadership meal budget
• Flexible unpaid vacation
• Employee discount
• Leadership programs
• In‑house hospitality and culinary training programs
• Mentorship programs
• Career development and opportunity for advancement
• Extended Health Benefits (after 1 year of service and upon meeting qualifying factors)
• Direct Deposit

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the flow of guests into the restaurant to ensure our Culinary team and servers can deliver world‑class service
• Support the service team using guest interaction technologies including Skip the Dishes, DoorDash, OpenTable and more
• Elevate the guest experience through fun, engaging and meaningful conversations with guests
• Tackle problems by using your multi‑tasking and communication skills, and be empowered to make decisions for you and your team members

Qualifications

• A passion and commitment to hospitality, teamwork, fun and the guest experience
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging experience for your team members and guests
• A willingness to learn and an openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship
• The ability to legally work in the USA

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Earls is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.