Host & Food Runner — Hospitality Pro with Flexible Scheduling

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Fun, upbeat team environment

Live music atmosphere

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage in Riverside, CA is seeking an outgoing team member for a hybrid Front of House role combining Host and Food Runner duties. You’ll greet guests, manage waitlists and seat guests, deliver food promptly, and coordinate with servers and kitchen to keep things moving smoothly.

We’re looking for someone energetic, reliable, with strong communication and teamwork, ready to jump in during busy nights and events.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and switch between responsibilities throughout a shift.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs help.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest warmly and create a great first impression.
• Manage the waitlist, reservations, and table rotation.
• Seat guests according to server sections and restaurant flow.
• Provide accurate wait times and keep waiting guests informed.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist with basic restaurant questions.
• Communicate with servers, bussers, bartenders, and managers to keep seating organized.
• Keep the host stand, entrance, and surrounding guest areas clean and organized.
• Help guests with questions about dining, live music, events, and seating.
• Deliver food from the kitchen to the correct guests and tables quickly and accurately.
• Verify table numbers, seat positions, and menu items before leaving the kitchen.
• Make sure plates are complete and presentation-ready before reaching the guest.
• Communicate clearly with cooks, expo, servers, and managers.
• Keep the expo and food pickup areas organized and ready for service.
• Assist with basic guest needs when delivering food.
• Help clear dishes, reset tables, and support the Front of House team when needed.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Customer-service

Job description

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage in Riverside, CA is seeking an outgoing team member for a hybrid Front of House role combining Host and Food Runner duties. You’ll greet guests, manage waitlists and seat guests, deliver food promptly, and coordinate with servers and kitchen to keep things moving smoothly.

We’re looking for someone energetic, reliable, with strong communication and teamwork, ready to jump in during busy nights and events.