Host -- O+O Pizza

O + O Hospitality Group; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

O + O Pizza, part of the O + O Hospitality Group, is seeking a seasoned Host to welcome guests and manage seating with energy and professionalism.

You will coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to maintain smooth dining flow, balance busy periods, and ensure a positive first impression. The atmosphere emphasizes community, comfort, and freshly made pizza and pasta.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be charismatic, confident, and capable of delivering warm, guest-focused service.
• Ability to manage guest expectations and communicate wait times clearly.
• Experience in front-of-house hospitality and teamwork is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests with a warm, genuine welcome to balance dining room flow.
• Manage waitlists and communicate estimated wait times clearly to guests.
• Liaise with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to keep service smooth and informed.
• Maintain a polished host stand and waiting areas, keeping spaces inviting at all times.
• Support service as needed, including light tasks like running food or gathering items for tables.
• Reflect the restaurant's culture with professionalism, warmth, and hospitality.

Skills

Charismatic

Confident

Guest relations

Team player

Job description

About Us

We’re a bustling, neighborhood-focused pizza restaurant that prides itself on an inviting atmosphere and top-quality offerings. Led by Executive Chef

Host – O+O Pizza

We’re a bustling, neighborhood-focused pizza restaurant that prides itself on an inviting atmosphere and top-quality offerings. Led by Executive Chef Ashley Shelton, our kitchen sources fresh, seasonal ingredients—and we make all our pizza and pasta dough on-site daily. Under the guidance of Front of House Manager Victoria Burke, we’ve built a supportive, team-driven environment. Here, everyone has a chance to learn, grow, and deliver an amazing guest experience.

Who We Need

We’re seeking an experienced, charismatic Host to join our front-of-house team. As the first face our guests see, you will set the tone for our high-energy, community-driven vibe—welcoming patrons, managing waitlists, and ensuring a smooth dining flow. Your confidence and knack for guest relations will be key in guiding first impressions, effectively communicating wait times, all while keeping the atmosphere positive and upbeat.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and Seat Guests Provide a warm, genuine welcome and efficiently seat guests to balance the flow of our busy dining room.
• Manage Waitlists and Expectations Communicate estimated wait times with clarity and confidence, ensuring guests feel attended to and informed.
• Liaise with the Team Work closely with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to keep the service running smoothly. Share updates about table availability and large parties.
• Maintain a Polished Front-of-House Keep the host stand, entryway, and waiting areas tidy and inviting at all times.
• Support Service as Needed Jump in to assist with light server support tasks (e.g., running food, rolling silverware) when the pace demands teamwork.
• Reflect Our Restaurant’s Culture Project professionalism, warmth, and a passion for our fresh, homemade pizza and pasta. Embody our commitment to community and genuine hospitality.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Charismatic & Confident: You project a warm, welcoming presence and can manage guest expectations with ease.
• Growth Mindset: You enjoy an environment of continual learning and professional growth.
• Team-Oriented & Adaptable: You’re ready to pivot as needed, whether running food or coordinating guest flow.
• Organized & Proactive: You anticipate needs, stay calm under pressure, and excel at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate About Hospitality: You genuinely love great food and making people feel welcome and taken care of.

Scheduling

• Flexible schedules with weekday/weekend and evening availability required.
• Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage plus tips where applicable (based on support tasks).
• Professional Growth: Training and development under a GM recognized for mentorship.
• Team-Focused Culture: We support one another, foster camaraderie, and have fun while we work.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Paid time off, 401(k), and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.

Core Values

• Heartfelt Hospitality & Attentive Service: We go out of our way to make guests feel good and believe dining out should combine the excitement of going out with the comfort of coming home.
• Consistently Delivering Quality: We source top-tier ingredients and craft menus that leave a lasting, positive impression. No aspect of the experience is an afterthought.
• Creating a Place Where People Want to Work: We foster a culture of pride, respect, and camaraderie among our team members.
• Contributing to Our Community: We dedicate time and resources to our community, and to the two charitable foundations run by our founders, believing that giving back makes our business stronger.