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Host/Takeout Specialist

Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
Alexandria, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Host/Takeout Specialist and become the welcoming face of our restaurant! In this lively role, you'll create memorable experiences for guests by providing exceptional customer service, managing takeout orders efficiently, and ensuring smooth operations at the front of house. Your enthusiasm and communication skills will help foster a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. Whether greeting guests in person or assisting over the phone, you’ll play a vital part in delivering top-notch hospitality every day.

Responsibilities

Front Door & Guest Experience

  • Greet guests immediately with warmth and energy
  • Manage the waitlist and walk guests to tables
  • Communicate clearly with servers and managers about seating flow

Takeout & Third-Party Orders

  • Accurately confirm and package carryout orders
  • Assist kitchen with finishing and quality checking orders
  • Coordinate UberEats / DoorDash pickups
  • Ensure every order leaves complete, correct, and presented well

Team Support

  • Help clear and reset tables
  • Run food when needed
  • Support bartenders and servers during peak times
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization at the host stand

Experience

  • Previous experience as a host or hostess in a food service or restaurant setting is preferred but not necessary
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and over the phone
  • Familiarity with restaurant POS systems like Toast is a plus but not required
  • Experience in hospitality, hotel guest services, or serving roles will be advantageous
  • Excellent phone etiquette and guest relations skills are essential for success in this role
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

  • $14/hour base pay
  • Plus tips from carryout orders
  • Plus any additional tip-out from service staff

This role has real earning potential during busy shifts.

Schedule

This positions schedule is weeknights 5-9pm, .and Saturday and Sunday afternoons based on our expected volume.

Why Work With Us

We are a neighborhood restaurant built on community, consistency, and team culture. We value people who take pride in their work and treat guests like they belong here — because they do.

If you’re dependable, energetic, and want to grow with a restaurant that takes hospitality seriously, we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16

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