Host
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill · Wake Forest, NC · 1 wk ago
Art & CreativeInternship
Starting 7/27 we will be accepting walk-in interviews from 9am–6pm Monday–Saturday at our hiring suite located at: The Loading Dock, 525 White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Arnold Palmer Board Room).
About the role
As a Host, you are the first and last impression of our restaurant—welcoming every guest with warmth, setting the tone for their visit, and ensuring they leave feeling valued and cared for.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly as they arrive and thank them as they leave.
- Open doors and create a friendly, inviting first impression.
- Escort guests to their table and set expectations for their experience.
- Manage reservations and waitlists using OpenTable with accuracy and care.
- Communicate wait times clearly and professionally during peak volume.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway.
- Support the dining room by clearing and resetting tables (bussing) as needed to maintain flow and cleanliness.
- Partner with the Front of House team to ensure smooth, seamless service.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules.
- Time-off on holidays—closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closure on Christmas Eve.
- Competitive hourly wage.
- New store openings—opportunities for advancement as we grow.
- Extensive training and development—continued education to build expertise in your position.
- Benefits for eligible team members—medical and paid time-off.
- Team member motivation—discounted meals, exhilarating contests, and thrilling prizes.
Requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours or more a day.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and lift items frequently weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Patience and a guest-oriented mindset.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all team members.
- Attention to cleanliness and safety procedures.
- Reliable transportation.
- 18+ age requirement for Front of House positions.