Host/Food Runner

30hop American Bar & Kitchen; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

Health insurance 50% premium

Dental and vision

401(k) employer match

Dining discount 25%

Employee Assistance Program

Discount at Craft Concepts restaurants

Job summary

30hop American Bar & Kitchen in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring Hosts and Food Runners to join our front-of-house team. You’ll help create a welcoming experience for Guests while supporting the service team and keeping things running smoothly during each shift.

Earn $8.10 per hour plus tips and enjoy benefits like PTO, health insurance, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and dining discounts. Shifts mostly 4–8 hours, daytime 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, with Saturday availability required.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Friendly and Guest-focused.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Dependable and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Willingness to support different areas of the restaurant as needed.
• Saturday availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Guests and help create a friendly first impression.
• Seat Guests while helping manage restaurant flow and waitlists.
• Provide accurate wait times and communicate updates to Guests.
• Assist with reservations, phone inquiries, and to-go orders.
• Coordinate with Servers and other team members to keep the dining room running smoothly.
• Deliver food to Guests accurately and promptly.
• Communicate with kitchen and service teams to support timely food delivery.
• Reset tables and help maintain clean, organized dining areas.
• Monitor the cleanliness of restrooms and other Guest-facing areas.
• Assist teammates during busy periods and throughout service.
• Complete opening, closing, and other assigned duties.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Guest-focused

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

30hop in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring Hosts and Food Runners to join our front-of-house team.

We’re looking for friendly, dependable people who enjoy connecting with Guests and working as part of a busy restaurant team. In this role, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for our Guests while supporting the service team and keeping things running smoothly throughout each shift.

30hop is a full-service American restaurant and bar with locations across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. We’re known for great food, craft beer, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Our teams are at the heart of what we do and help create a great experience for our Guests every day.

Pay

Fully trained Support Staff earn $8.10 per hour plus tips, with tip payouts distributed the following morning.

Schedule & Availability

• Shifts typically range from 4-8 hours
• Must be available to work daytime shifts between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Full-Time Benefits

Available to employees averaging 35 hours per week or more:

• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks annually, increasing with tenure
• Medical insurance with 30hop Group covering 50% of the premium
• Dental and vision coverage options
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees

Benefits For All Team Members

• 25% dining discount for you and up to seven guests
• Employee Assistance Program offering six counseling sessions per issue, per year
• 25% discount at more than 25 Craft Concepts restaurants throughout Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City, and Missouri for you and one guest, Sunday-Thursday
• Employee appreciation events and celebrations

What You’ll Do

• Welcome Guests and help create a friendly first impression
• Seat Guests while helping manage restaurant flow and waitlists
• Provide accurate wait times and communicate updates to Guests
• Assist with reservations, phone inquiries, and to-go orders
• Coordinate with Servers and other team members to keep the dining room running smoothly
• Deliver food to Guests accurately and promptly
• Communicate with kitchen and service teams to support timely food delivery
• Reset tables and help maintain clean, organized dining areas
• Monitor the cleanliness of restrooms and other Guest-facing areas
• Assist teammates during busy periods and throughout service
• Complete opening, closing, and other assigned duties

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Friendly and Guest-focused
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Dependable and comfortable working as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively during busy shifts
• Willingness to support different areas of the restaurant as needed
• Saturday availability is required
• 30hop Restaurant & Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer