Nebraska Ale Works - Host

Nebraska Ale Works; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Learning opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Nebraska Ale Works, a full-service restaurant in Kearney, NE, is seeking a Host to create a welcoming entrance and keep dining operations smooth. As one of the first points of contact, you will help guests with seating, waitlists, and basic inquiries.

We value friendly, dependable team players who can manage multiple tasks during peak times and learn our restaurant systems. Day and evening shifts including weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, guest-focused attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks during busy periods.
• Availability for day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Basic math and computer skills; ability to learn restaurant systems.
• Previous hosting or restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and make them feel welcome when they arrive.
• Manage seating arrangements and escort guests to their tables.
• Maintain accurate waitlists and communicate estimated wait times.
• Answer phone calls and assist guests with questions.
• Help coordinate carryout order pickups as needed.
• Keep the host stand, entrance, and waiting areas clean and organized.
• Communicate with servers and restaurant leadership to support smooth service.
• Assist teammates during busy periods and contribute to a positive restaurant environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Basic math

Computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Restaurant POS system

Job description

Pay:$15 - $16/hr
Job Type: Host
Schedule: Day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled

Join the Nebraska Ale Works Team

Nebraska Ale Works is a full-service restaurant focused on great food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together.

We're looking for a Host to join our Kearney team. You'll be one of the first people our guests meet, helping create a welcoming atmosphere while keeping the dining room organized and service running smoothly.

If you enjoy meeting people, staying busy, and working with a team, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

Greet guests and make them feel welcome when they arrive.

Manage seating arrangements and escort guests to their tables.

Maintain accurate waitlists and communicate estimated wait times.

Answer phone calls and assist guests with questions.

Help coordinate carryout order pickups as needed.

Keep the host stand, entrance, and waiting areas clean and organized.

Communicate with servers and restaurant leadership to support smooth service.

Assist teammates during busy periods and contribute to a positive restaurant environment.

What We're Looking For

Previous hosting or restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Friendly, guest-focused attitude and strong communication skills.

Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks during busy periods.

Dependability, teamwork, and willingness to learn.

Basic math and computer skills, with the ability to learn restaurant systems.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability for day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Why Work at Nebraska Ale Works?

Employee discount: Available to employees.

Opportunity to learn: Build experience in guest service, restaurant operations, and teamwork.

Team environment: Work alongside people who care about food, hospitality, and supporting one another.

Nebraska Ale Works is part of Weis Restaurant Group, a restaurant company built around three core values: People First, Grit, and Quality Always.

We believe great hospitality starts with people who take pride in their work, support their teams, and care about the experience they create for every guest.