Dining Room Host

SAGE Dining Services•Hagerstown, MD

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

• Support a family-style dining program serving 230+ students daily • Create a warm, welcoming dining room environment for students, faculty, and guests • Provide friendly, professional, and attentive customer service throughout meal periods • Serve as a key liaison between the front of house and back of house teams • Communicate menu items, student needs, and service flow clearly to kitchen staff • Help manage meal pacing to ensure smooth, efficient service • Assist with dining room setup and breakdown before and after meals • Monitor cleanliness and organization of the dining room during service • Support seating flow and help direct students as needed • Address guest questions or concerns promptly and professionally • Work collaboratively with culinary and service teams to support daily operations • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and school dining standards • Contribute to a positive, community-focused dining experience for all guests Schedule and hours may vary, as we are open 7 days a week. Details to be discussed during the interview. Please note, this location is not accessible by public transportation. At SAGE, you'll find a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future. Whether you're starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow. More than 60% of our Managers are promoted from within, and, with venues nationwide, you'll have the flexibility to explore new roles and locations as your career develops. If you're excited about food, teamwork, and making an impact, this is the place for you. Full-time hourly-paid Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. Long-term disability is available for management Team Members. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time. GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE. Learn more at sagedining.com or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations. Equal opportunity employer. If you're a candidate living in California or applying for a position in California, please visit sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE's California privacy practices.

Requirements

Experience as a prep cook or line server in a commercial kitchen preferred.
Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.
Ability to interact with SAGE guests and Team Members in a professional and positive manner and provide service with a smile!

Responsibilities

Support a family-style dining program serving 230+ students daily
Create a warm, welcoming dining room environment for students, faculty, and guests
Provide friendly, professional, and attentive customer service throughout meal periods
Serve as a key liaison between the front of house and back of house teams
Communicate menu items, student needs, and service flow clearly to kitchen staff
Help manage meal pacing to ensure smooth, efficient service
Assist with dining room setup and breakdown before and after meals
Monitor cleanliness and organization of the dining room during service
Support seating flow and help direct students as needed
Address guest questions or concerns promptly and professionally
Work collaboratively with culinary and service teams to support daily operations
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and school dining standards
Contribute to a positive, community-focused dining experience for all guests
Interact positively with SAGE guests and Team Members.
Maintain the customer service areas to ensure our guests enjoy amazing dining experiences.
Prepare assigned menu items in accordance with SAGE recipes.
Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques (HAACP).

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days.
401(k) Matching program.
Paid sick time.
Ongoing daily paid training.
Career growth opportunities.
Uniforms and shoes provided.
Generous referral program.
Team Member meal.
SAGE Perks Team Member discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.