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Spell Restaurant Group
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Providing unique and exceptional dining experiences while making guests happy is at the heart of what we do at Babalu.  We believe these exceptional experiences begin the moment our guests walk through our door.  As a Babalu Host you will be instrumental in creating a positive atmosphere and preparing our guests to enjoy their time with us. Our ideal Hosts are detail oriented, self-motivated and committed to providing outstanding hospitality.  If you're ready for a job you'll love, apply to be a part of our team.

As a host, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Greet guests in a friendly and inviting manner as they arrive and bid them farewell as they go 

  • Enthusiastic and effective communication with your teammates 

  • Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, environment to deliver the best dining experience to guests 

  • Take guest information and quote wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available 

 

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Prior experience in a full-service restaurant preferred 

  • Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays 

  • Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner 

  • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with guests and coworkers 

  • Ability to stand or walk for an extended period of time 

  • Ability to effectively implement the three Cs: coordination, consolidation, and communication. 

  • Possess organizational and time management skills 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

  • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision making skills 

  • Have fun creating a great experience for the guests as well as for yourself and your team! 


Is this the opportunity you have been looking for? If so, apply today! 

 

About Babalu: 

At Babalu, we believe FUN is Worth Sharing.  We are an upscale, yet casual, high-energy, full-service restaurant.  Our Latin-inspired chef-driven menu is prepared in our scratch kitchen using fresh ingredients, and is designed to be paired with our signature margaritas, sangria, and craft beer. 

 

Babalu is a fresh concept that inspires fun for staff and guests alike!  We truly believe that the happiness of the people who work with us is just as important as the happiness of our guests. At Babalu, we aren't just co-workers; we are family. 

 

Babalu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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