Host - Ole Red Gatlinburg

Opry Entertainment Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment Group is seeking a Host for our restaurant and live entertainment venue in the United States. You will greet guests, manage reservations and waitlists, and escort guests to seats while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Ideal candidates welcome guests with enthusiasm, share knowledge about events, and support front-of-house operations while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with efficiency and composure.
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests promptly with a smile and sincere welcome.
• Manage venue flow, estimate wait times, and escort guests to areas.
• Provide confident and friendly guidance about events.
• Maintain waitlists and communicate logistics to management.
• Walk guests to tables, present menus, and ensure seating comfort.
• Maintain clean service environments and follow sanitation procedures.
• Assist with front-of-house duties and deliver food/beverages as needed.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per policies.
• Attend pre-shift meetings and complete opening/closing duties.
• Report accidents or facility issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Peak time availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Host in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll be the first friendly face to welcome our guests into our restaurant and live entertainment venue. You'll greet guests, manage reservations and waitlists, and escort them to their seats while creating a welcoming atmosphere. As the ideal candidate you'll have fun sharing your passion for music heritage by creating engaging and memorable guest experiences!

• Greet all guests promptly with a smile and sincere welcome. Assist with venue directions as needed. Thank guests for their visit and warmly invite them to return. Communicate guest feedback and concerns to management.
• Manage incoming guest flow. Estimate and communicate wait times, and escort guests to appropriate areas (e.g., tables, bars, elevators, stairs, waiting zones, or retail sections).
• Provide confident and friendly guidance to guests, including details of upcoming events.
• Maintain waitlist to maximize service efficiency. Communicate ongoing logistics such as wait time, large parties, special events, etc. to restaurant management.
• Walk with guests while escorting them to tables, present menus, and wait for guests to settle before leaving the table.
• Maintain clean and orderly food service environments during operation and after service. Follow sanitation procedures required by health regulatory agencies in public areas and back of house.
• Support basic front-of-house service needs. Deliver food and beverages to table and pre-bus as needed.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance, training, and company policies.
• Attend pre-shift meetings and complete defined opening, running, and closing duties.
• Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Experience in restaurant operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks with efficiency and composure
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate with guests and use both near and distance vision for operating the POS system. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach. Manual dexterity for tasks such as using a computer.

Working Conditions

Restaurant/bar/live music environments, subject to both kitchen and customer areas, with large crowds and elevated noise levels.

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