Restaurant Host/Hostess

Staff 4 U, Inc

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    We are assisting an exciting new upscale-casual restaurant opening soon in Norfolk, Virginia, with building its opening team. This highly visible position sets the tone for each guest’s visit and helps maintain an efficient flow throughout the restaurant.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorfolk, VA

    Description

    We are assisting an exciting new upscale-casual restaurant opening soon in Norfolk, Virginia, with building its opening team. We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and hospitality-driven professionals who are ready to deliver exceptional guest experiences and help establish a strong culture from day one.

    This highly visible position sets the tone for each guest’s visit and helps maintain an efficient flow throughout the restaurant.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Greet every guest warmly and professionally

    • Manage reservations, walk-ins, waitlists, and seating assignments

    • Provide accurate wait-time estimates and regular guest updates

    • Seat guests according to the restaurant’s rotation and service flow

    • Answer phone calls and respond to general restaurant questions

    • Maintain an organized, welcoming entrance and host station

    • Communicate guest needs and special requests to servers and managers

    • Assist with menus and table readiness

    • Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return

    • Support the front-of-house team during high-volume periods

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Food handler certification is required

    • Previous restaurant, hospitality, or guest-service experience is required

    • Friendly and professional communication style

    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

    • Ability to remain calm and courteous when managing wait times or concerns

    • Comfortable using reservation and point-of-sale technology

    • Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

    • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

    • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

    WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

    You will help establish the first impression, hospitality standards, and guest experience of a brand-new Norfolk restaurant.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please submit:

    • Your current resume or summary of hospitality experience

    • Your availability, including evenings and weekends

    • Any scheduling or benefit requirements

    Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the position and next steps