Hosts

Cheeky's Fish & Raw Bar; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays off

Restaurant discounts

Referral incentives

Paid community volunteer opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cheeky’s Fish & Raw Bar in Saint Petersburg, FL is hiring Hosts to begin a guest-first experience at the door and the host stand. You will greet guests warmly, manage seating flow, and assist with reservations in a fast-paced seafood environment.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality enthusiasm, strong communication, and teamwork. This role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and a positive, proactive attitude in a lively dining setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm welcome and greet guests at the door.
• Assist guests with seating, seating reservations, and phone inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, organized host stand and coordinate with servers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reading menus

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Reservation system

Job description

Cheeky's is a neighborhood seafood restaurant and oyster bar along St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. A mix between a salty Old Florida fish shack and a classic New England oyster bar, with a menu of classic American dishes and something for everyone.

We are excited to bring a fresh dining experience to the community, featuring a menu inspired by simple and classic American dishes, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Our restaurant is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy exceptional food and service.

Behind the bar we're shaking up classic drinks and serving frozen cocktails. Our wine list is full of small production and natural bottles. Light local beers on tap and a deep list of no & low alcohol drinks round out the menu. We're an easy-going spot with friendly service, good for the whole family. Grab a seat along our sidewalk patio for great people watching (dog-friendly too!) or in the dining room surrounding our horseshoe bar.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us set a new standard for hospitality in St. Petersburg.

Cheeky's is hiring Hosts to join our growing team!

As a host, you'll set the tone for a great guest experience by providing a warm, friendly, and immediate greeting to guests at the door, as well as those calling the restaurant.

If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, are detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

At Cheeky's, we take care of our people. We've developed an unusual company culture focused on creating an environment where talented people can thrive, lifting ourselves, each other and our guests. We achieve this with thorough and ongoing training in the core fundamentals and high-functioning teamwork across the entire organization.

We all work to be the FACE of Cheeky's; Focus > Attitude > Care > Effort. If each team member wins in each of these items, everyone wins.

Teamwork is the essential element of your position at Cheeky's. Everyone is equally responsible for ensuring the experience of our guests is extraordinary. The words "no" and "it's not my job" are never to be used. There are no boundaries in these duties, in addition to the specific job responsibilities listed.

The cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant is everyone's responsibility. Always check the floor, service stations, restrooms, etc. for debris and do not pass it by if you notice that something is needed. If you see something, say something!

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holidays off
• Restaurant discounts
• Referral incentives
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service and people skills required

Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff

Core Qualifications

• Some service and hospitality experience
• Food handler's certification

Excellent Customer Service And People Skills Required

• Good working knowledge of beverages and a willingness to learn
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, etc.

Skills

• Excellent Customer Service
• Menu Knowledge and Sales Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Reading Comprehension
• Experience with Reservation systems
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to Lift and Carry Items Up to 25 Pounds
• Food and Beverage Quality Standards
• Manual Dexterity
• Safety Procedures Knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to Stand and Walk for Prolonged Periods
• Prioritization
• Basic Math Skills
• Food Handler's Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping required to serve guests and perform side work.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds regularly, such as trays with food and beverages.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently between dining and kitchen areas.
• Manual dexterity required for handling small items (e.g., glassware, silverware) and operating point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment that may include exposure to varying levels of noise and temperature changes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cheeky's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.