Host – Grato Restaurant, Morris Plains, NJ | Year-Round Availability Needed | Approx. $20–$25/hr Total Including Tips

TABOR 10 LLC; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Dining discounts

Training programs

Major holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Daily meal

Emergency fund

Referral program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Harvest Restaurant Group seeks a friendly, energetic host/hostess to join our team in Morris Plains, NJ. The position offers an hourly wage of $20–$25, inclusive of tips, with benefits for full-time staff.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing wait times, guiding guests to tables, and maintaining a clean dining area. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent verbal communication, teamwork, and professionalism in a fast-paced, guest-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a full-service restaurant is preferred but not required.
• Confident and professional appearance.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to stand/move for 6–8 hours with a positive attitude.
• Ability to carry about 35 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with genuine enthusiasm and hospitality.
• Inform guests with estimated wait times.
• Input guests information into reservation system properly.
• Show guests to their tables and take initial drink orders.
• Bid guests a warm farewell when they depart.
• Promote teamwork within the restaurant and create a positive work environment.
• Perform light housekeeping and ensure restrooms are clean, stocked and orderly.

Skills

Guest greeting

Teamwork

Communication

Professional appearance

Phone etiquette

Job description

Description

EXPECTED PAY: ~$20-$25/HR INCLUSIVE OF TIPS

We are currently seeking a host/hostess to join our team. We are looking for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Goals

• To greet guests with genuine enthusiasm and hospitality.
• Inform guests with estimated wait times .
• Input guests information into reservation system properly.
• Show guests to their tables and take any initial drink orders.
• Bid guests a warm farewell when they depart.
• Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning glass, menus etc.
• Ensuring restrooms are clean, stocked and orderly .
• Reporting on time and in proper uniform, always clocking in and out as required of all employees.
• To promote teamwork within the restaurant creating a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• We offer medical, dental, vision insurance to our full time employees ( 30+ hrs a week).
• Generous dining discounts.
• Training and education programs ( Jr Sous/ MIT) to promote career progression.
• Major holidays off - closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Fourth of July
• Flexible scheduling.
• Daily family meal.
• Optional emergency fund.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid Sick.

Harvest Restaurant Group

2230 Rt 10 West ( Suite 2)

Morris Plains, NJ 07950

973-656-1881

https://www.harvestrestaurants.com

https://gratorestaurant.com/

Requirements

• Previous experience in full-service restaurant is preferred however not required.
• Display a confident and professional appearance.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to exert a well-paced mobility for periods up to 6-8 hours per shift, all the while maintaining a fun and positive attitude.
• Must be able to carry about 35lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone.