Job Description:
At Pig & Grits, our hosts do much more than greet guests. They set the tone for the entire experience. The host stand is the front porch of our restaurant. It's where first impressions are made, hospitality begins, and guests decide whether they feel welcomed. We're looking for people who love people, bring positive energy to every interaction, and enjoy being part of a fast-paced team that genuinely cares about one another. If you're outgoing, organized, and enjoy making someone's day a little better, this might be the perfect role for you.
What You'll Do:- Welcome every guest with warmth, energy, and genuine hospitality
- Manage waitlists and seating flow to create a smooth guest experience
- Answer phones and assist guests with questions
- Help coordinate takeout orders and guest pickups
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting lobby and dining room
- Communicate clearly with servers, managers, and kitchen staff
- Assist with dining room support during busy periods
- Help create a fun, positive atmosphere for guests and teammates
- What Makes Someone Great in This Role?
- You enjoy talking with people and making them feel welcome
- You stay calm and positive under pressure
- You can multitask and stay organized when things get busy
- You pay attention to details
- You show up on time and are dependable
- You enjoy being part of a team
- You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a servant-hearted attitude
- More Than Just a HostAt Pig & Grits, we believe hospitality is a ministry of sorts. It's the simple act of making people feel seen, valued, and cared for.
- As a host, you'll often be the first smile guests see and the last person they interact with before leaving. Your ability to create connection, solve problems, and make people feel at home matters.
Our Culture:
We're building a team that enjoys coming to work.
We work hard, serve with excellence, laugh often, support one another, and celebrate wins together. We believe great restaurants are built by great people who care about their teammates just as much as their guests.
Our core values guide everything we do:
Heart of Hospitality – We make people feel welcome.
Lead with Integrity – We do the right thing.
Promise to Freshness – We take pride in quality.
Teamwork – We succeed together.
Benefits:- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay
- Meal discounts
- Growth opportunities
- Positive and encouraging work environment
- A team that feels more like family than coworkers
Apply TodayIf you love people, enjoy being the face of a great guest experience, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and fun, we'd love to meet you.
Pig & Grits BBQ & Catering
Burnsville, NCGreat hospitality starts with great people. Come be one of them.
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