Warm Host — Growth-Oriented Team with Next-Day Pay

The James; Marlborough (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Therapy, coaching, and mental health (

Next-day Pay

Employee perks & discounts

Job summary

The James is a neighborhood restaurant on James Island, Charleston, offering classic American fare and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. We are seeking a friendly Host to be the first and lasting impression for our guests.

As Host, you will greet guests, manage reservations, communicate wait times, coordinate seating, and support the front-of-house team. Prior hospitality experience is helpful, but we value motivated applicants who share our Southern hospitality ethos.

Qualifications

• Greeting guests with hospitality and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage crowds.
• Experience with reservation platforms preferred (OpenTable or Resy a plus).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with genuine hospitality and professionalism
• Manage reservations and walk-ins using a reservation platform
• Communicate wait times clearly and accurately
• Coordinate efficient and thoughtful seating to maximize service flow
• Support the front-of-house team to ensure a smooth guest experience

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Tools

OpenTable

Resy

Job description

The James is a neighborhood restaurant on James Island, Charleston, offering classic American fare and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. We are seeking a friendly Host to be the first and lasting impression for our guests.

As Host, you will greet guests, manage reservations, communicate wait times, coordinate seating, and support the front-of-house team. Prior hospitality experience is helpful, but we value motivated applicants who share our Southern hospitality ethos.