Restaurant Host/Hostess

Position: Host/Hostess Part-Time or Full-Time

Location: Hills of Herat — Basking Ridge, NJ

Compensation: $16.49/hr

About Us

At Hills of Herat, hospitality is more than service, it’s the feeling we create. We believe in warmth, respect, and genuine connection with every guest and teammate. Our culture is built on professionalism, consistency, and pridein what we do. We value people with integrity, maturity, and a true passion for hospitality. We strive for individuals who elevate the room simply by caring.

We work as a team.We hold each other accountable. We operate with kindness, calmness, and excellence.

Every person who joins our staff shapes the guest experience and we aim to create an environment where team members feel supported, valued, and motivated to grow with us long-term.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a friendly, organized, and professional host/hostess to be the first impression of Hills of Herat. The right candidate will greet guests with warmth, manage seating and reservations, help maintain flow in the dining room, and support the FOH team to help deliver a polished and welcoming guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests promptly and courteously on arrival
• Manage phone and online reservations, wait lists, and seating chart
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus; inform servers of arrivals
• Manage flow of guests, coordinate with servers, kitchen & FOH to avoid bottlenecks
• Maintain cleanliness and order of host/entrance area (entry, waiting area, menus, etc.)
• Handle guest inquiries, wait-time estimations, and assist with special requests (e.g. seating preferences)
• Communicate effectively with kitchen/FOH staff about table status, guest needs, and guest flow
• Assist with light side-work when needed: resetting tables, polishing glassware/flatware, refilling water stations, clearing/ bussing as needed
• Handle, place, and package take-out orders (phone online)
• Maintain professional, mature, customer-focused demeanor — especially during busy service times
• Work collaboratively with team to support overall hospitality standards

Requirements

• Prior experience as a hostess/host or equivalent in a restaurant, casual dining or fine-dining setting preferred, but motivated and professional newcomers should still apply!
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to make guests feel welcomed and comfortable
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and a dynamic guest flow
• Friendly, mature, positive attitude; able to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and availability — including weekends and busy evenings
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to consistency

What We Offer

• Hourly wage
• Flexible scheduling (especially for part-time)
• Staff meals during shifts
• Opportunity to grow with the restaurant and potential to cross-train into other FOH roles (server, bussing, FOH support)
• Supportive team environment with a focus on hospitality and guest experience

Pay: From $16.49 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16