Host/Hostess

Job Overview

Fifty-Five Main Kitchen & Bar, an exciting new farm-to-table bistro in the heart of Meredith, is building its opening team! We are looking for talented, dependable, hospitality-driven individuals who take pride in providing an exceptional guest experience.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

· Servers

· Bartenders

· Hosts / Hostesses

· Bussers / Food Runners

· Lead Line Cook / Line Cooks

· Lead Prep Cook / Prep Cooks

· Dishwashers

Fifty-Five Main will offer an upscale yet welcoming dining experience featuring thoughtfully prepared food, quality ingredients, craft cocktails, wine and warm New England hospitality.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We want team members who are professional, energetic and genuinely enjoy hospitality. Restaurant experience is preferred for certain positions, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important.

WHY JOIN FIFTY-FIVE MAIN?

· Competitive compensation

· Full-time and part-time opportunities

· Flexible scheduling

· Medical Benefits

· Personal Time Off

· Employee dining benefits

· Professional, team-oriented environment

· Opportunity to join an exciting new restaurant from the very beginning

· Opportunities for growth and advancement

If you are passionate about great food, great service and being part of a restaurant team that takes pride in what it does, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the opening team at Fifty-Five Main Kitchen & Bar in Meredith, NH.

Duties

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival, providing a friendly and professional first impression
• Manage restaurant reservations.
• Coordinate seating arrangements to optimize table utilization and guest flow
• Answer phone inquiries with clear communication, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills
• Maintain organized waitlists and communicate wait times effectively to guests
• Assist with guest relations by addressing questions or concerns promptly and courteously
• Support food safety standards by ensuring cleanliness and proper handling of guest areas

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a host/hostess or in food service is highly preferred
• Strong communication skills, including phone communication and guest interaction
• Familiarity with restaurant table management systems like Micros POS is advantageous
• Excellent organizational skills to manage reservations, waitlists, and guest flow efficiently
• Basic math skills for handling seating calculations and reservation adjustments
• Knowledge of hospitality principles, guest services, and food safety standards
• Ability to remain energetic, positive, and professional in a fast-paced environment

Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! Your enthusiasm, organization, and commitment to excellent guest service will make a meaningful difference every day.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20