Host & Food Runner

The-River-Merchant; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

The River Merchant in Kent, OH is seeking a dependable, customer-service oriented individual to join our team as a combined Host and Food Runner. Starting at the host stand, you will greet guests, manage the waitlist, and assist with carryout orders, with opportunities to cross-train for food running and bar back duties.

This role supports a fast-paced riverfront dining environment, with shift options from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends; a strong

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Weekday availability is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Reliable transportation to our Kent, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage the waitlist.
• Answer phones and process carryout orders.
• Check out retail items from our beer and wine market.
• Assist with table maintenance (clearing and resetting).
• Support the team with side tasks like cleaning menus, polishing glassware and rolling silverware.

Skills

Friendly personality

Multitasking

Weekday availability

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Job description

The River Merchant is seeking a dependable, customer-service-oriented individual to join our team in a combined Host and Food Runner role. Located at 911 North Mantua Street in Kent, OH, we are a premier riverfront restaurant dedicated to delivering a memorable dining experience.

This position begins at the host stand with opportunities to cross-train for food running and bar back roles.

Primary Responsibilities

• - Greeting guests and managing the waitlist
• - Answering phones and processing carryout orders
• - Checking out retail items from our beer and wine market
• - Assisting with table maintenance (clearing and resetting)
• - Supporting the team with side tasks like cleaning menus, polishing glassware and rolling silverware

Qualifications

• - Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication and organizational skills
• - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• - Weekday availability is required
• - Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• - Reliable transportation to our Kent, OH location

Available Shift Times

• - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• - 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• - 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Benefits

• We offer a culture of excellence, continuous training, and employee discounts on food, beverages, and retail items.