Job Description
Benefits:- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Position Summary:
We're hiring warm, detail-oriented hosts to join our front-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This role is suited to someone who takes pride in warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and hospitality.
About Us:
Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.
Responsibilities:- Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience
- Manage reservations, waitlists, and walk-ins, keeping wait times and expectations clear
- Answer phones, take reservations, and respond to guest inquiries professionally
- Communicate table status and timing with servers and management throughout service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway
- Address guest questions, special requests, and concerns with professionalism
- Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times
- Support the front-of-house team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts
Qualifications:- Previous host or customer service experience preferred, not required
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Pay:
Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $19/hr. Full-time and part-time positions available Employee Discount 401(k) with company match Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time) Flexible scheduling Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule: Night shift
Restaurant Type: Upscale casual
