Restaurant Host

North Shore Bank; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Theatres in Mequon near North Shore Cinema is seeking a friendly Host(ess) to greet guests and seat them efficiently. You will hand menus and wine lists, inform guests of specials, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth service.

Prior hospitality experience is not required, but excellent communication and a welcoming attitude are essential. This part-time role offers flexible hours in a busy dining room atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, and write English to comprehend guest requests.
• Ability to greet guests, seat them, and promote menu items.
• No prior hospitality experience required; experience preferred.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and communicate with servers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive.
• Distribute tables evenly among servers.
• Inform guests of specials.
• Assist wait staff and bus staff as needed.
• Assist with to-go orders.
• Thank guests and invite them to return.
• Perform other duties as assigned per Manager.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Customer empathy

No prior experience required

Job description

JOB TITLE

Host(ess)

DEPARTMENT

Food and Beverage

SUPERVISOR

Restaurant Supervisor

PURPOSE

Greet and escort guests to tables in the restaurant maintaining a courteous and efficient operation of the dining room to ensure superior guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive.
• Ensure even distribution of tables for each server.
• Always remember to smile.
• Verbally communicate to server the table number sat and the number of guests.
• Politely take guests to table. Hand them menus, a wine list, and inform them who their server will be.
• Inform guests of specials and leave with a courteous greeting.
• Clean and display proper menus before, during, and after shift.
• Check floor for debris, sweep and use carpet sweeper if necessary.
• Assist wait staff and bus staff as needed.
• Assist with to-go orders.
• Thank all guests graciously and invite them to return.
• Perform other duties as assigned per Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess an innate desire to serve. Ability to read, speak, and write the English language, to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, and reservations. Ability to remember, recite, and promote a variety of menu items. Ability to move through a crowded room to seat guests. Ability to relay important reservation requests to servers. Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions. No prior Experience Required. Prior Hospitality Experience Preferred. Ability To
• Multi-task. Ability to self-motivate during slow periods. Ability to interact with adults and children in a professional manner.
• Cash Handling Experience Preferred. Ability To Direct Guests To Events throughout the hotel. Maintain a clean environment and ensure area is always organized. Clean all menus before, during and after shift. Ensure proper posture is maintained while at maitre'd stand.

TSSTH Primary Location: Wisconsin-Mequon-North Shore Cinema Work Locations: North Shore Cinema 11700 North Point Washington Rd. Mequon53092

Job:Restaurants/Outlets Organization:Theatres Schedule:Part-time Employee Status:Regular Job Type:Experienced Job Level:Entry Level Job

Posting:Sep 5, 2026, 5:22:54 PM EOE M/F/D/V/SO *****