What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host - Velocity Wings position at Thompson Hospitality Corporation?
Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet and welcome guests upon arrival, providing a friendly first impression.
- Manage reservations and waiting lists, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Communicate with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate seating and service.
- Handle guest inquiries, providing information about the restaurant and menu options.
- Maintain a clean and organized host stand and waiting area.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).
- Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, high chairs, booster seats).
- Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
- Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
- Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.
- Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
Who We Are:
Since our first Velocity Wings concept opened in Summer of 2013 in Purcellville, Virginia, we have been humbled by and extremely proud of the overwhelming support our concept received from the community. We opened with the mission and goals of providing delicious, fresh food and affordable family fun for our neighbors. At Velocity Wings, we want to be more than just a local restaurant, we want to be a champion of the communities we serve. We have made it an integral piece of our business model to support our local schools, churches, youth teams, civic and non-profit organizations. This is our promise to the communities that have welcomed and supported us over the years.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.