Restaurant Host

The Read House Hotel; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Earned Wage Access via PayActiv

Affordable medical insurance

Company life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Koko’s on the Pier, located on Folly Beach, SC, is seeking a courteous host/hostess to provide a warm welcome and efficient seating for guests. This role involves managing reservations, greeting guests, answering inquiries, and supporting the front-of-house team to ensure a memorable oceanfront dining experience.

You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and must maintain cleanliness of the host area. The position offers benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Greet guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Answer phones and assist with guest inquiries.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating charts
• Answer phones, assist with guest inquiries, and process to-go orders
• Support front-of-house operations, including beverage refills and guest service
• Maintain cleanliness of the host stand, entry area, and restrooms
• Assist team members to ensure smooth service

Job description

Who We Are Looking For Be the welcoming face of Koko’s on the Pier—where your energy sets the tone, your smile starts the experience, and every guest is greeted with the laid-back, oceanfront vibe that makes Koko’s unforgettable.

LOCATION: Koko's on the Pier-- 101 E Artic Ave, Folly Beach SC

SALARY: $15.00/hr

Benefits

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Tuition assistance discount programs
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

Position Summary

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating charts
• Answer phones, assist with guest inquiries, and process to-go orders
• Support front-of-house operations, including beverage refills and guest service
• Maintain cleanliness of the host stand, entry area, and restrooms
• Assist team members to ensure smooth service

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, guest-facing environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25+ lbs

Who We Are

Perched right over the sand on Folly Beach, Koko’s on the Pier is your go-to for ocean views, tiki drinks, and craveable coastal bites. It’s the kind of place where guests drift on up from the beach and settle into live music, salty breezes, and an easy, island-inspired vibe. The atmosphere? Bright, casual, and effortlessly fun. The team? Welcoming, upbeat, and dialed in when it counts. And the view? All-time.

EOE / DFWP