Host at Kindred Restaurant

Kindred Restaurant; Davidson (NC); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible scheduling

Descripción de la vacante

Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC is hiring warm, detail-oriented hosts to join our front-of-house team. This role focuses on warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience.

We value people and hospitality, with opportunities for advancement within our growing upscale casual group. Work includes greeting guests, handling reservations, coordinating with servers, and maintaining a welcoming host stand.

Formación

• Previous host or customer service experience preferred, not required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and walk-ins, keeping wait times and expectations clear
• Answer phones, take reservations, and respond to guest inquiries professionally
• Communicate table status and timing with servers and management throughout service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway
• Address guest questions, special requests, and concerns with professionalism
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times
• Support the front-of-house team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Conocimientos

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Flexibility

Customer service

Descripción del empleo

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We're hiring warm, detail-oriented hosts to join our front-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This role is suited to someone who takes pride in warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and hospitality.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and walk-ins, keeping wait times and expectations clear
• Answer phones, take reservations, and respond to guest inquiries professionally
• Communicate table status and timing with servers and management throughout service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway
• Address guest questions, special requests, and concerns with professionalism
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times
• Support the front-of-house team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous host or customer service experience preferred, not required
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $19/hr.
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

Night shift

Restaurant Type:

Upscale casual