Host/Cashier - Porch Kitchen + Bar

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and%

Growth opportunities across properties

Job summary

Porch Kitchen & Bar in Louisville Marriott Downtown seeks a friendly Host to welcome guests and manage seating for a high-volume dining room. You will ensure an outstanding guest experience while supporting team operations in the evenings, 3–11 PM shifts.

Compensation starts at $15.75 per hour, with scheduling flexibility through the app. Join White Lodging's Porch Kitchen & Bar team to deliver hospitality that makes guests feel at home and grow your career in a vibrant hotel dining environment

Qualifications

• Outgoing, sociable personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a service mindset.
• Ability to handle high volume and stay composed under pressure.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ensure satisfaction with dining experience.
• Assist with reservations and table assignments; manage guest flow.
• Maintain entryway and complete side work and cleaning tasks.
• Promote teamwork and create a friendly, safe work environment.
• Present a neat, professional appearance; be knowledgeable about menu items.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Stamina to stand and lift 25 lbs

Weekend/night/holiday availability

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing Host to join the team at Porch Kitchen and Bar! If you love creating a welcoming experience and connecting with guests, we’d love to meet you. This role requires open availability for PM shifts, 3–11 PM, any day of the week.

Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Greet guests in a warm and professional manner and ensure guest satisfaction with their dining experience.
• Effectively assign servers to sections, manage reservations, and assign guests to tables.
• Maintain the restaurant entryway and complete all necessary side work and cleaning tasks.
• Promote teamwork and contribute to creating a friendly and safe work environment.
• Be an ambassador of our establishment by maintaining a neat and professional personal appearance.
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, contents, preparation methods, and garnishes; accurately answer any guest questions.
• Process all payment methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• An outgoing and sociable personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to handle high volume and work under pressure.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary.

Other information

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave

Compensation starts at $15.75 per hour!

Porch Kitchen & Bar

Located in downtown Louisville at 280 W. Jefferson St (corner of Jefferson & 3rd), inside the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Our name comes from the cultural significance that the iconic American porch holds — acting as the neighborhood's living room, a place that connects individuals to the community. Serving comfort food and a soulful experience that is down-to-earth, Porch Kitchen & Bar in downtown Louisville gives off a spirited energy that is truly magnetic, drawing people in. Swing on by, come for the comfort, but stay for the conversation.