Host - 575 Bistro

JL Hospitality Management; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

575 Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska, is hiring a Host for its December opening. You will greet guests, manage seating, communicate wait times, and support the dining team to ensure a smooth guest experience from arrival to departure.

This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires an organized, guest-focused approach. Prior guest service is preferred, along with clear communication and teamwork during service.

Qualifications

• Guest service experience preferred.
• Clear communication with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Organized approach to seating and guest requests.
• Willingness to help your team throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly when they arrive.
• Maintain the waitlist and provide estimated wait times when seating is limited.
• Notify guests when their tables are ready.
• Plan seating with large groups, tour arrivals, and server sections in mind.
• Accommodate seating preferences whenever possible while balancing guest flow across service sections.
• Check that tables are properly set and ready for guests.
• Seat guests, provide menus, and share their server’s name.
• Communicate with servers, bussers, and the expediter about seating and service needs.
• Help run food, clear tables, and reset tables as needed.
• Thank departing guests and invite them to return.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Arrive ready for your assigned shift, follow company policies, and treat coworkers with respect.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service experience

Clear communication

Follow SOPs

Organized seating

Team player

Job description

Host

575 Bistro | Fairbanks, Alaska

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Join the opening team at 575 Bistro! With our planned opening on December 16th, we’re looking for a welcoming, organized Host to greet our guests and help keep dining room service running smoothly.

Employment for this position will begin no earlier than December 1st.

You’ll manage seating, communicate wait times, and work with our restaurant team to create a great experience from arrival to departure. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests warmly when they arrive.
• Maintain the waitlist and provide estimated wait times when seating is limited.
• Notify guests when their tables are ready.
• Plan seating with large groups, tour arrivals, and server sections in mind.
• Accommodate seating preferences whenever possible while balancing guest flow across service sections.
• Check that tables are properly set and ready for guests.
• Seat guests, provide menus, and share their server’s name.
• Communicate with servers, bussers, and the expediter about seating and service needs.
• Help run food, clear tables, and reset tables as needed.
• Thank departing guests and invite them to return.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Arrive ready for your assigned shift, follow company policies, and treat coworkers with respect.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous guest service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• An organized approach to seating and guest requests.
• A willingness to help your team throughout service.

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.