Rooftop Hospitality Host — Part-Time with Growth

R365hire; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Part-time position

Free meal when working six hours or長

Job summary

Lani Rooftop Lounge in Powell, OH is seeking a Host, Hospitality Professional to welcome guests, set the tone for service, and manage the front door with warmth and professionalism.

This part-time role (20–30 hours per week) requires the ability to balance reservations, guest flow, and open/close duties while maintaining an elevated guest experience; evenings, weekends and events are common. Join our team and help create memorable moments that reflect our refined hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous hosting or front-of-house hospitality experience required; upscale, fine dining, boutique hotel, or elevated restaurant experience preferred.
• Must meet the minimum requirement of being 21 years of age or older.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Experience with reservation platforms and POS systems preferred.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth, confidence, and genuine hospitality.
• Lead the host stand by setting the standard for service, professionalism, and guest care.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, walk-ins, and seating with accuracy while balancing guest expectations and operational flow.
• Manage Service Assistants & Porters who execute based on FOH needs, and Lead Host direction.
• Coordinate seating between the dining room, rooftop, and lounge areas to maximize both the guest experience and service efficiency.
• Maintain a calm, organized presence during high-volume service while helping set the pace for the front-of-house team.
• Build meaningful first connections by recognizing celebrations, returning guests, and opportunities to personalize the experience.
• Support opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring the host stand, reservation system, menus, and guest-facing areas are prepared for service.
• Partner with managers, servers, bartenders, and support staff to communicate dining room status and maintain seamless operations.
• Professionally answer phones, manage guest inquiries, and communicate reservations, events, rooftop availability, and special experiences.
• Resolve guest concerns with empathy, confidence, and professionalism while involving management when appropriate.
• Support venue operations with designated opening and closing tasks.
• Maintain an organized, polished host stand that reflects Lani's elevated aesthetic.
• Promote special events, seasonal features, and COhatch programming when appropriate.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Flexibility

Reservation systems

Job description

Lani Rooftop Lounge in Powell, OH is seeking a Host, Hospitality Professional to welcome guests, set the tone for service, and manage the front door with warmth and professionalism.

This part-time role (20–30 hours per week) requires the ability to balance reservations, guest flow, and open/close duties while maintaining an elevated guest experience; evenings, weekends and events are common. Join our team and help create memorable moments that reflect our refined hospitality.