The WOW Factor is What Sets Us Apart from the Others!

At Virgil’s Real BBQ, our authentic slow smoked BBQ and Southern home-style experience keep guests walking in our doors. Our award-winning BBQ is smoked on premise and our amazing team enjoys creating a unique guest experience with amazing teamwork and a touch of southern hospitality. Don’t miss this opportunity to join an amazing and fun team where hard work is rewarded and opportunities for growth abound.

We are looking for a service minded Host/Hostess to complete our Front of Desk team for Virgil’s Real BBQ. Our Hosts/Hostesses have an inviting and warm personality and aims to please every guest who walks in our doors. Providing a welcoming and bright smile and making sure all guests are greeted promptly. As the first and last point of contact, our Host/Hostess are genuinely friendly, yet professional and tactful while engaging with every guest. The ideal candidates will have a professional demeanor with excellent communication skills, exceptionally organized, and succeed in a team-based environment.

Your Role with Us:

• As a Host/Hostess, you will set the stage for the guests first experience when walking through our doors; you will greet and say goodbye to every guest with a warm smile and provide thoughtful service.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador, engaging the guest about both Carmine’s and Virgil’s locations and inviting them back again for Special Events and Catering experiences.
• Work with the Lead Host/Hostess to ensure smooth service and seating arrangement for the entire restaurant.
• Answer phone and manage our Open Table reservation systems, in addition to moving tables together to accommodate large parties when needed.
• Create strong guest relationships as you seat guests in our dining room and help create an incredible first experience at our restaurant.
• Our Host/Hostess engage with our guests both indoors and outside the front door, explaining our menu, inviting them in to dine with us and ensuring each potential guest becomes a regular at our restaurant.
• Thank our guest for dining with us creating that final last great impression!

We Are Looking for Candidates:

• Who must be professional, personable, organized with a sense of humor and a strong passion for hospitality.
• With experience as a Host/Hostess highly preferred but not required.
• With experience operating OpenTable, RESY, or other reservation systems is a plus.
• Who are fluent in English.
• Who have A bright, warm, outgoing Personality; upbeat and well groomed.
• Who desire to grow with the company and passion for excellence.
• With open flexibility to work various shifts.
• Must be able to speak clearly and articulately on the telephone, providing information and answering questions for callers and walk in guests.

The Perks:

• Exciting Career Paths
• Competitive Compensation
• Supportive Team Environment
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Free delicious employee family meals
• Employee discount in all our restaurants

*We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Host/hostess: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person