Host

About the role

MFG (Market Fresh Gourmet) is a growing multi-concept restaurant group with four concepts in Mishawaka, IN: Corndance Tavern, Bourbon and Butcher, Evil Czech Brewery, and Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar. Our private event space, Carnegie Library Special Events, seats up to 175 guests on the upper level of Jesús. Our butcher shop sources locally, and our commissary kitchen produces house-made products for all locations. We’re looking for a friendly, energetic Host to welcome guests and ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
• Provide guests with menus
• Assign and follow a seating rotation
• Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
• Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, and provide accurate wait times to incoming guests when appropriate
• Answer the phone
• Assist with taking to-go orders when necessary
• Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
• Any customer service experience is a plus
• Friendly and customer-focused personality
• Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, and understand requests for assistance
• Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
• Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10–30 lbs.)