State Room Restaurant Host

About the role

Assist with breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service at The State Room Restaurant inside the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center.

Responsibilities

• Greeting, seating, and escorting guests
• Taking dining reservations
• Assisting customers who require extra attention (children, elderly)
• Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of the restaurant
• Assisting wait staff as needed
• Helping reset tables for next customers
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Restocking buffet

Requirements

• Must be able to work at least 15 hours/week, including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering outstanding guest service
• Must be able to work MSU graduation weekends, football & basketball home game days, minimum of 2-3 shifts a week, Monday-Saturday, days, evenings, weekends
• Sample shifts: 6:30am-10:30am or 10am-3pm weekdays, 3:30pm-10pm Tuesday-Saturday
• Work hours: 15-25 hours per week both weekday & weekends, schedules vary week to week
• Work at least 2 weekday lunches (10:30 am – 2:30 pm)
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or customer service experience desired

Pay

$13.73 per hour. Due to the minimum wage increase at MSU, the starting rate for this position is going to $16.00 effective 8/9/2026. Those hired prior to 8/9/2026 will also be brought to the new minimum on this effective date.