Host

Tap Room; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Hospitality Group is seeking a guest-focused Host to join our team. You will welcome guests, seat them in the restaurant, and help them enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

We value a friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You’ll work as part of a collaborative front-of-house team, standing and walking for extended periods and assisting where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a host or server in a busy restaurant environment is a plus, but not required.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for creating great guest experiences.
• Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable greeting guests, answering questions, and providing clear information to both guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Team player mindset—you’re quick to lend a hand and keep things running smoothly.
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 30 lbs when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with a friendly, upbeat attitude—the TapFam way!
• Seat guests at tables or in waiting areas, ensuring smooth and fair table rotation for the service team.
• Provide menus and inform guests of any current specials or promotions.
• Communicate server assignments so guests know who will be taking care of them.
• Manage the flow of guests in both dining and bar areas, providing accurate wait times when necessary.
• Answer the phone and direct calls appropriately.
• Handle all to-go orders and execute delivery orders promptly and accurately.
• Keep the host stand and entrance area neat, organized, and welcoming at all times.
• Be a team player—jump in to assist wherever needed to help the restaurant run smoothly.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Organized

Phone etiquette

Standing/walking

Lifting 30 lbs

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way.

We are looking for a customer-focused Host to join our team! You will welcome guests, seat them in the restaurant and help them enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

Who You are

You are a natural people person who can quickly build a 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, the team, and guests.

What you'll do

• Greet every guest with a friendly, upbeat attitude—the TapFam way!
• Seat guests at tables or in waiting areas, ensuring smooth and fair table rotation for the service team.
• Provide menus and inform guests of any current specials or promotions.
• Communicate server assignments so guests know who will be taking care of them.
• Manage the flow of guests in both dining and bar areas, providing accurate wait times when necessary.
• Answer the phone and direct calls appropriately.
• Handle all to-go orders and execute delivery orders promptly and accurately.
• Keep the host stand and entrance area neat, organized, and welcoming at all times.
• Be a team player—jump in to assist wherever needed to help the restaurant run smoothly.

What We'll Need from you

• Previous experience as a host or server in a busy restaurant environment is a plus, but not required.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for creating great guest experiences.
• Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable greeting guests, answering questions, and providing clear information to both guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Team player mindset—you’re quick to lend a hand and keep things running smoothly.
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 30 lbs when needed.

Career Growth & Development

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long-term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”