Rockwood Host

Churchill Downs Inc.; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Terre Haute Casino Resort is seeking a Rockwood Host to greet guests, take reservations, and seat guests with a positive, friendly demeanor. You will need a solid knowledge of the restaurant layout and menus and must communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Responsibilities include maintaining seating flow, assisting in operations as needed, and working evenings and weekends, including holidays. A high school diploma is preferred and licensing requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of food or hospitality service experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, manuals and menus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn reservation and iPad systems.
• Must obtain appropriate licensing as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them in a friendly manner.
• Maintain knowledge of restaurant layout and menu items.
• Communicate compliments or complaints to management promptly.
• Assist in the restaurant as needed and perform other duties.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality service experience

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reservation system

Phone system

iPad usage

Job description

Requisition ID5129-Posted09/25/2026-CDITH LLC-Food and Beverage-Terre Haute-IN Terre Haute Casino Resort

Terre Haute Casino Resort features 1,000 slot machines; 35 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker tables; a 122-room luxury hotel with pool; and 5 restaurants and 6 bars.
Enjoy being part of a winning team, with competitive pay and great benefits to get you on the fast track!
At Terre Haute Casino Resort, we know success starts with you our valuable team members. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits to complement your dedication to help make the Terre Haute a great place to work and play.

JOB SUMMARY

• Rockwood Host
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Part-time position

Candidate acts as a host/hostess for the assigned restaurant by taking reservations, greeting guests and seating guests in a positive friendly manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Maintains full knowledge of restaurant lay-out and seats patrons based off of seating diagram for assigned outlet.

-Maintains a thorough knowledge of menu items for each outlet.

-Communicates to management in a timely fashion any guest compliments or complaints.

-Candidate must maintain a positive and friendly demeanor, have excellent communication skills and be able to work with the public in a large dining room.

-Candidate will assist in restaurant as needed and will perform all other duties as assigned.

-Will work nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. One year of food or hospitality service experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and menus. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic computer skills required. Must be able to learn reservation management system, phone system and iPad or other electronics used to log reservations, special requests and seating assignments and staffing.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Candidate must be able to obtain appropriate licensing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is loud. There is smoking in the Casino, and therefore the environment may be smoky.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate must be able to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time. Candidate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Candidate is required to talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift up to 25 lbs independently and more than 25 lbs with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.