Lead Host & Server

Third & Hollywood; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and PTO from first hour

Sabbatical every 5 years

Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Job summary

Third & Hollywood in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a hospitality-focused team member to elevate guest experiences in a premier dining setting.

You will greet guests, answer questions about the menu and reservations, and serve drinks and starters while guests wait. You’ll manage waiting guests with accurate wait times, handle unique situations confidently, and contribute 30–35 hours weekly, including nights and weekends, with additional event support.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality guest services in a dining setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to assume a leadership presence during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they arrive with genuine warmth.
• Answer questions about the menu, nightly features, and reservations.
• Serve guests drinks and starters while they wait.
• Keep track of waiting guests, providing accurate wait times and seating efficiently.
• Act with confidence to ensure guests love their experience during unique situations.
• Work 30 to 35 hours (including nights and weekends), with 3–4 hours supporting Vintage Room events.
• Take pride in being part of one of the top fine dining experiences in Columbus.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Leadership presence

Job description

If you’re energized by elevating moments for guests, committed to continuous growth, and excited to be a valued, trusted member of a passionate team, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Your charisma, poise, and hospitality-first mindset set the tone for every guest who walks through our doors.

Bring your leadership presence, your optimistic energy, and your desire to deliver your very best. We’ll support you every step of the way.

Here’s what you’d do:

• Greet guests as they arrive with genuine warmth
• Answer questions about the menu, nightly features, and reservations
• Serve guests drinks and starters while they wait
• Keep track of waiting guests, providing accurate wait times and ensuring our dining room is seated efficiently
• Act with confidence to ensure our guests love their experience when unique situations arise
• Work 30 to 35 hours (including nights and weekends), with about 3 to 4 hours of responsibilities supporting our Vintage Room events program
• Take pride in being part of one of the top fine dining experiences in Columbus

We want you to be successful here, and will support you with:

• Thorough training in our beautiful dining room and open kitchen
• Top-notch teammates who’ll become close friends
• A positive, efficient, and productive work environment

And our team gets great benefits:

• Average Pay: Approximately $36 to $40/hr
• Paid Vacation: Start earning vacation and paid time off from your first hour worked
• Sabbatical: One month paid leave every 5 years
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with a company match

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