SEASONAL HOST

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is hiring for a seasonal Host in Mills River, NC, to support Front of House operations through January 3, 2027. You will greet guests, manage wait lists and reservations, and ensure a welcoming dining environment.

The role emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and precise attention to detail. Requires ServSafe certification within 30 days and at least 6 months of restaurant experience; base pay ranges from $12.30 to $19.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous restaurant experience preferred.
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required.
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior service to the guests.
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to provide exceptional guest service.
• Excellent work ethic with attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• ServSafe Food Certification within 30 Days required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm, welcoming greeting and bid a heartfelt farewell at the end of their visit.
• Maintain an organized wait list and manage table reservations through software.
• Ensure guests are seated at clean tables and greeted promptly by their server or bartender.
• Set tables for an excellent guest experience and maintain a tidy dining area.
• Keep equipment and work areas safe, clean and in proper working order.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly trainings and updates to stay current.
• Help maintain cleanliness in guest areas including floors, walls, restrooms, and windows.
• Follow SNBC policies and local/state alcohol service laws.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Basic computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Food Certification

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Join our team for the busy season! This seasonal position will run through January 3rd, 2027, offering a great opportunity to gain experience and be part of a dynamic work environment.

Get to Know This Role

The Host position is centered in the restaurant's Front of the House operations whose responsibilities include but are not limited to greeting guests, organizing wait lists, manages table reservations through software applications, and seating our guests. In addition to these core duties, Host members will maintain a clean and inviting environment, whether it's in areas visible to guests or behind the scenes. The Host, who will report to the Front of House Supervisor Team, is responsible for being an expert resource to the guests visiting our onsite Food and Beverage Operations.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $12.30 to $19.01 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Consistently create a positive first impression for guests by delivering friendly, welcoming greetings upon arrival and extending a warm, heartfelt farewell at the conclusion of their visit
• Maintain an organized and accurate wait list while communicating large parties with supervisors on duty; manage table reservations through software applications
• Ensure guests are seated at clean and properly maintained tables and are greeted immediately by their server or bartender
• Organize and set tables and chairs for an excellent guest experience
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Actively participates in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• Help maintain cleanliness in guest areas, such as, but not limited to floors, walls, restrooms, and windows.
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed
• Follow and enforce all SNBC policies and local/state laws and regulations regarding responsible alcohol service
• Uphold standards which exceed regulatory industry standards for health code, quality, and cleanliness

Please Apply if You Have

• 6 months previous restaurant experience preferred
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior service to the guests
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to provide exceptional guest service
• Excellent work ethic with attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy skills
• ServSafe Food Certification within 30 Days required

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2141

• This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer