Host/Food Runner

Iowa Athletic Club; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Dining discount

Employee assistance program

Discount at Craft Concepts restaurants

Team events

Job summary

Iowa Athletic Club is seeking dependable Hosts/Food Runners to join our team in Coralville, IA, located in the Iowa River Landing next to Xtream Arena. Earn $8.10 per hour plus tips, with tip payouts the next morning. Full-time and part-time shifts available; early weekday and weekend availability preferred.

Enjoy PTO, health benefits after meeting hours, and a 25% dining discount for you and guests. Join a supportive team in a fast-paced environment, help seat guests, manage waitlists, assist

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Friendly and professional demeanor with a focus on creating a welcoming Guest experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively during busy shifts.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to assist where needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Guests warmly and help create a positive first impression.
• Seat Guests promptly, provide menus, and assist with the overall flow of the restaurant.
• Accurately estimate wait times and communicate updates to Guests.
• Create and manage the waitlist while helping ensure efficient and fair seating.
• Communicate with management, service staff, kitchen staff, and bussing staff to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Assist with phone inquiries, reservations, and to-go orders professionally and efficiently.
• Communicate accurate wait times, seating plans, and Guest needs to the appropriate team members.
• Reset and prepare tables quickly to help maximize seating availability.
• Assist with seating arrangements to support efficient restaurant flow.
• Monitor restroom cleanliness and help maintain clean and welcoming Guest areas.
• Assist with opening duties and help maintain an organized and professional restaurant environment.
• Deliver food to Guests promptly and accurately while ensuring presentation meets restaurant standards.
• Communicate with kitchen and service staff to help ensure accurate orders and timely delivery.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Iowa Athletic Club, a sports bar and made-from-scratch restaurant, is looking for Hosts/Food Runners to join our team! We’re located in the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, IA, right next to Xtream Arena.

We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This is a great opportunity to build hospitality experience, earn tips, and work alongside a supportive team.

Fully trained Hosts/Food Runners earn $8.10 per hour plus tips, with tip payouts distributed the following morning.

Schedule:

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Early weekday and weekend availability is strongly preferred

Full-Time Benefits

(Available to employees averaging 30+ hours per week)

• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks (10 days), with additional PTO based on tenure
• Medical insurance (30hop pays 50% of the employee premium)
• Dental and Vision coverage options
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees

Benefits for All Team Members

• 25% employee dining discount for you and up to 7 guests at 30hop
• Employee Assistance Program with six confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year
• 25% discount at participating Craft Concepts restaurants across Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City, and Missouri (Sunday-Thursday for you and one guest)
• Team appreciation events and employee celebrations

Responsibilities:

• Welcome Guests warmly and help create a positive first impression.
• Seat Guests promptly, provide menus, and assist with the overall flow of the restaurant.
• Accurately estimate wait times and communicate updates to Guests.
• Create and manage the waitlist while helping ensure efficient and fair seating.
• Communicate with management, service staff, kitchen staff, and bussing staff to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Assist with phone inquiries, reservations, and to-go orders professionally and efficiently.
• Communicate accurate wait times, seating plans, and Guest needs to the appropriate team members.
• Reset and prepare tables quickly to help maximize seating availability.
• Assist with seating arrangements to support efficient restaurant flow.
• Monitor restroom cleanliness and help maintain clean and welcoming Guest areas.
• Assist with opening duties and help maintain an organized and professional restaurant environment.
• Deliver food to Guests promptly and accurately while ensuring presentation meets restaurant standards.
• Communicate with kitchen and service staff to help ensure accurate orders and timely delivery.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Friendly and professional demeanor with a focus on creating a welcoming Guest experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively during busy shifts
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to assist where needed

*Iowa Athletic Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer