Host Bus Support

Coopers Food & Drink; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A welcoming dining establishment in Tacoma seeks a Host/Busser to create a memorable experience for guests. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, focus on guest service, and work collaboratively with the team. Responsibilities include greeting guests, maintaining a clean dining environment, and supporting the smooth flow of service. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to hospitality excellence in a lively atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Energetic, positive attitude and guest-first mindset.
• Punctuality and professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and direction from team leads.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ensure a tidy dining environment.
• Support a well-paced, guest-focused service.
• Maintain cleanliness and efficiency in service areas.

Skills

Guest service

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Overview

The Host/Busser plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, seamless, and memorable experience for every guest who walks through our doors. As the first and last point of contact for our guests, this team member sets the tone for hospitality, supports the front-of-house flow, and ensures that the dining room remains clean, organized, and inviting. The Host/Busser reports directly to the Floor Manager.

Responsibilities

Mission-Aligned Responsibilities:

• Exceptional Atmosphere:
• Greet guests warmly and promptly with professionalism and genuine hospitality.
• Ensure the host stand, entryway, dining and bar areas remain tidy and visually inviting throughout the shift.
• Anticipate guest needs, helping create a smooth and enjoyable dining experience from entry to exit.
• Prioritize People:
• Work collaboratively with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to support a well-paced, guest-focused service.
• Provide thoughtful communication to both guests and teammates.
• Ensure seating flows efficiently by managing the waitlist and reservations with care.
• Home Away from Home:
• Help guests feel recognized and appreciated, learning regulars by name and welcoming new guests with warmth.
• Respond to guest inquiries and needs with promptness and professionalism.
• Support any guest who appears lost, confused, or in need of assistance, regardless of role.
• Values-Aligned Responsibilities
• Curiosity:
• Work with your team, peers, and company to explore new ideas and innovative ways to enhance the guest experience and operations.
• Remain open to learning from feedback and observing best practices from peers and leaders.
• Camaraderie:
• Approach the team with a spirit of support, flexibility, and generosity.
• Step in to help without being asked when others are in the weeds.
• Courage:
• Speak up if a guest has an issue, a table needs attention, or something seems unsafe or off-brand.
• Communicate delays, errors, or concerns honestly and quickly to the appropriate person.
• Craft:
• Treat every guest interaction as an opportunity to deliver excellence in hospitality.
• Execute table settings, cleanliness, and resetting procedures precisely to standard.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain host stand cleanliness and accurate waitlist management.
• Greet, seat, and thank guests with consistent hospitality and timing.
• Clear and reset tables quickly and effectively between seating.
• Assist servers by running water and food, pre-bussing, and communicating guest needs.
• Monitor restrooms and common areas for cleanliness throughout service.
• Support closing, side work, and opening tasks as assigned.

Personal Requirements

• Energetic, positive attitude with a guest-first mindset.
• Well-groomed, punctual, and professional in appearance and conduct.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and direction from team leads.
• Motivated to contribute to a warm, welcoming, and high-functioning environment.

Accountabilities

• Communicates clearly with the Floor Manager and team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintains a clean, polished, and organized front-of-house presence.
• Acts as a brand ambassador, embodying the restaurant’s mission and values in every guest interaction.

Working Conditions

• Typical schedule is 20–30 hours per week, depending on need and availability.
• Position requires prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting.
• Expected to maintain presence during high-volume shifts and holidays.