Host/Food Runner

Salemopus; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tipped minimum wage

Pay with tips $15-$22/hour

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities within Serenitee

Great tips and supportive environment

Job summary

Dire Wolf Tavern in Salem, MA seeks friendly, energetic team members for a part-time Host / Food Runner role. You will greet guests, manage reservations, deliver food and drinks, and support servers in a busy, welcoming environment.

This position offers flexible lunch and dinner hours with great tips and a lively team culture within Serenitee Restaurant Group.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older.
• Flexible availability: lunch, dinner, weekends.
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.
• Great communication and multitasking skills.
• Prior restaurant or customer service experience helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests with warmth and hospitality.
• Manage reservations and waitlists.
• Deliver food and drinks to tables; assist servers when needed.
• Clear and reset tables quickly and neatly.
• Answer phones and assist with takeout orders.
• Keep the host stand and service areas clean and organized.
• Help ensure guests have a comfortable, enjoyable experience.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Hospitality

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

Description

Dire Wolf Tavern is part of the Serenitee Restaurant Group, a local collection of creative, community-focused restaurants across the North Shore. At Dire Wolf, we blend great food, craft cocktails, and genuine hospitality to create a one-of-a-kind experience for guests.

We're looking for friendly, engaging, and energetic team members to join our front-of-house crew!

As a Host / Food Runner, you'll be the first and last impression for our guests. You'll ensure every visit begins with a warm welcome and ends on a positive note - all while helping the servers and bartenders keep things running smoothly.

This is an ideal position for someone looking for part-time, flexible hours, especially during lunch shifts.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and seat guests with genuine warmth and hospitality
• Manage reservations and waitlists efficiently
• Deliver food and drinks to tables; assist servers when needed
• Clear and reset tables quickly and neatly
• Answer phones and assist with takeout orders
• Keep the host stand, entryway, and service areas clean and organized
• Help ensure each guest has a comfortable, enjoyable experience

Why join Us:

• Tipped minimum wage $6.75/hour. Pay range with tips is $15-$22 an hour.
• Fun, upbeat, and team-driven culture
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Growth opportunities within Serenitee Restaurant Group
• Great tips and a supportive work environment
• Be part of one of Salem's most engaging hospitality spots!

Requirements

• Must be 16 or older
• Flexible availability. Lunch, dinner, weekends
• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude
• Great communication and multitasking skills
• Comfort working in a busy, team-oriented environment
• Prior restaurant or customer service experience helpful - but not required!