What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Hostess/Host position at The Vermont Country Store?
Join the team at Mildred’s Table at The Vermont Country Store in Weston! We’re currently seeking Seasonal Host/Hostesses to help support our busy and growing restaurant through the fall season — with the possibility for continued employment beyond. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking, and energetic individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in helping keep our restaurant running smoothly. If you’re reliable, positive, and ready to be part of a welcoming Vermont hospitality team, we’d love to hear from you!
What you bring to the team
- Availability to work on holidays and weekends
- Full time or part time hours
- Dependability and flexibility to assume a wide variety of tasks
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- A positive and team-oriented approach
A Sampling of What You’ll Do:
- Welcome customers into the restaurant and seat them in a timely manner
- Manage bookings, either in person or over the phone
- Provide a point of contact for customer feedback and helping to resolve any customer issues
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in the front of the house area
- Assist with opening and closing of the restaurant
- All other duties as assigned
Where We Are:
This job is performed in person at 657 Main Street, Weston, Vermont, 05161
What You’ll Love About The Vermont Country Store
- Flexible schedules!
- Vermont Area Attractions discount
- Generous employee discounts at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online
- And many more!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON.
About Us
The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family, owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the company’s image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine’s Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, Walmart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborates, innovates, and delivers strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don’t check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.