Jobs in Cary, NC (Now Hiring) Jun 2026

JOB TITLE: Host

REPORTS TO: General Manager

MISSION STATEMENT: We are a neighborhood eatery where thoughtful details, warm service, and carefully crafted food turn everyday visits into meaningful moments of connection for friends, family and our team.

OUR CORE VALUES

INSPIRE WONDER Innovate with Flavor | Surprise and Delight

FOSTER HOSPITALITY Inclusive Culture | Home Away from Home

PURSUE EXCELLENCE Exceptional Every Time | Details Matter | Quality First

DEMONSTRATE INTENTIONALITY Empathetic Engagement | Anticipatory Service | Ownership Mindset

CULTIVATE COMMUNITY Team Collaboration | Community Connection | Celebrate Often

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Host is the first point of contact for guests and plays a key role in creating a welcoming, organized, and positive dining experience. This position is responsible for greeting and guiding guests, managing waitlists and seating using an iPad, answering phones, and providing accurate information about restaurant operations and local events. The Host works collaboratively with the service team to support smooth floor operations, maintains a clean and orderly host stand, and complies with all NC food safety regulations while contributing to a professional, team-oriented environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guest Experience

Welcome guests in a warm and professional manner
Knowledgably answer guest questions, especially in relation to hours of operation, restaurant and city-wide events, and seating availability
Efficiently answer phones and assist guests and/or take messages
Guide guests throughout the room
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Communication and Teamwork

Effectively utilize iPad to manage wait list and seat guests
Assist servers, bussers, managers on the service floor
Communicate scheduling conflicts, vacations, and shift changes to managers according to policies and procedures
Communicate in a professional manner to all other staff, guests, managers
Work together with other staff in a “One Team, One Dream” mentality

Cleanliness, Health, and Safety Standards

Ensure all work surfaces are kept clean and organized throughout service
Maintain clean and presentable guest-facing areas, including windows and floors
Comply with all NC Department of Health and Food Safety regulations at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 6 months of managing a wait list and hosting preferred
Customer-oriented and upbeat personality
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Exceptional organizational and operational skills, and detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and professionalism in dealing with staff, customers, and management

*Ability to work a flexible schedule to include AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma / GED preferred

PHYSICAL ABLITIES:

Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed
Continuous use of hands and arms
Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting

Maintains strong personal image and uniform standards

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

COMPENSATION: Starting at $14/hr

JOB TITLE: Host

REPORTS TO: General Manager

OUR CORE VALUES

INSPIRE WONDER Innovate with Flavor | Surprise and Delight

FOSTER HOSPITALITY Inclusive Culture | Home Away from Home

PURSUE EXCELLENCE Exceptional Every Time | Details Matter | Quality First

DEMONSTRATE INTENTIONALITY Empathetic Engagement | Anticipatory Service | Ownership Mindset

CULTIVATE COMMUNITY Team Collaboration | Community Connection | Celebrate Often

POSITION SUMMARY:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guest Experience

Welcome guests in a warm and professional manner
Knowledgably answer guest questions, especially in relation to hours of operation, restaurant and city-wide events, and seating availability
Efficiently answer phones and assist guests and/or take messages
Guide guests throughout the room
Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Communication and Teamwork

Effectively utilize iPad to manage wait list and seat guests
Assist servers, bussers, managers on the service floor
Communicate scheduling conflicts, vacations, and shift changes to managers according to policies and procedures
Communicate in a professional manner to all other staff, guests, managers
Work together with other staff in a “One Team, One Dream” mentality

Cleanliness, Health, and Safety Standards

Ensure all work surfaces are kept clean and organized throughout service
Maintain clean and presentable guest-facing areas, including windows and floors
Comply with all NC Department of Health and Food Safety regulations at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 6 months of managing a wait list and hosting preferred
Customer-oriented and upbeat personality
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Exceptional organizational and operational skills, and detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and professionalism in dealing with staff, customers, and management

*Ability to work a flexible schedule to include AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma / GED preferred

PHYSICAL ABLITIES:

Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed
Continuous use of hands and arms
Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting

Maintains strong personal image and uniform standards

Note:

COMPENSATION: Starting at $14/hr

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