Host / Hostess

Job Overview

This host/hostess role is the first impression for a busy restaurant in Colorado Springs, CO. You'll manage the flow of guests, set the tone for their evening, and keep things moving smoothly from the door to the table. It's a role where your energy and organization directly shape the dining experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage waitlists with accuracy.
• Escort parties to their tables, providing menus and initial information.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and handle basic inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and organized front of house area, including the host stand.
• Communicate seating times and delays clearly and politely to waiting guests.
• Coordinate closely with servers and management on table turnover and special requests.

Requirements

• A genuine enjoyment of interacting with people from all walks of life.
• The ability to stay calm and friendly when the lobby gets packed.
• You don't need years of experience, but comfort in a service role is a plus.
• Reliability is non negotiable; showing up on time for your scheduled shifts.
• You'll be on your feet for most of your shift, navigating a sometimes crowded space.

What It's Like in This Role

The pace shifts quickly between quiet moments and sudden rushes. You're the hub of communication between guests, servers, and managers. Most places use some form of table management software or a simple paper system to track seating. Expect a mix of weekday and weekend shifts; closing duties involve resetting the station for the next day.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The schedule often has flexibility for students or those with other commitments. You learn how a restaurant really operates from the ground up, which is valuable experience whether you stay in hospitality or move elsewhere. Every shift brings different faces and situations; it's rarely boring.

Schedule & Work Type

This is an onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO with part time and full time openings typically available. Shifts include evenings, weekends, holidays, and sometimes daytime hours for lunch service depending on the restaurant's needs.

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Equal Opportunity

The hiring employer provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.