Lead Host

Huse Culinary, Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$17/hour

Paid time off

Personal days

Health insurance

401k with 4% match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Huse Culinary, Inc. is seeking a Lead Host to greet guests, escort them to tables, manage wait times, answer phones, and take reservations to ensure a smooth dining experience from entry to departure.

You will coordinate seating, balance table assignments with servers and management, maintain the host stand and waiting area, and deliver a polished, welcoming impression to every guest.

Qualifications

• Experience greeting guests and managing reservations.
• Ability to coordinate seating and balance table assignments.
• Strong communication with servers and management.
• Provide a polished, welcoming impression to guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and coordinate seating to ensure smooth flow.
• Manage reservations, wait times, and seating arrangements.
• Answer phones and take reservations as needed.
• Maintain the host stand, waiting area, and overall first impression.

Skills

Guest greeting

Reservation management

Team communication

Customer service

Host stand upkeep

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

The role of a Lead Host is to delight our guests, be the face of the company, and ensure a smooth dining experience from the time someone walks into the restaurant to the time they leave. A typical shift includes greeting guests, escorting them to their tables, managing wait-time, answering phones, and taking reservations. Operate and troubleshoot reservation software.

What you will do:

Greet guests warmly upon arrival, manage reservations, and coordinate seating to ensure a smooth and organized dining room flow.

Communicate effectively with servers and management to balance table assignments and maintain accurate wait times.

Provide guests with menus, answer basic questions about the restaurant, and ensure guests feel welcomed and attended to from the moment they arrive.

Maintain the host stand, reservation system, and waiting area while delivering professional, polished first and last impressions for all guests.

What you will bring:

What we bring to the table:

• $17 per hour
• Paid time off
• Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401k with 4% company match
• Opportunities for growth

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