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Host/ Busser/ Food Runner

Toast City Diner
Montclair, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

**Toast is hiring**

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Host, Busser, or Food Runner, where your energy and enthusiasm will create memorable dining experiences for our guests! In this versatile role, you’ll be the friendly face welcoming guests, ensuring smooth table transitions, and delivering exceptional service that keeps our guests coming back. Your proactive attitude and excellent communication skills will help foster a lively, welcoming atmosphere while supporting the overall flow of our restaurant operations. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your hospitality skills in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly upon arrival, providing a positive first impression and guiding them to their tables with enthusiasm.
  • Assist servers by clearing tables promptly and resetting them for new guests to ensure a clean and inviting dining space.
  • Deliver food orders swiftly from the kitchen to tables as a Food Runner, maintaining accuracy and presentation standards.
  • Maintain clear communication with kitchen staff and front-of-house team using effective verbal skills
  • Uphold cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant, including lobby areas, restrooms, and dining spaces, ensuring guest comfort at all times.

Experience

  • Previous experience as a host/hostess or in food service is preferred but not required; we value enthusiasm and a positive attitude!
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person and over the phone.
  • Experience in guest relations, hospitality, serving, or hotel environments will help you excel in this role.
  • Excellent phone etiquette and guest services skills are essential for creating welcoming interactions.
  • Prior restaurant experience helps in understanding service flow; however, training is provided for motivated learners.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism. Join us to be part of an energetic team dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences! Your passion for hospitality combined with your excellent communication skills will make a real difference every day. This paid position offers growth opportunities within our vibrant restaurant environment—come grow with us!

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25

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