Total Hourly Earnings

Harvest Restaurant Group•Berkeley Heights, NJ

23h

About The Position

Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery in Berkeley Heights is seeking a friendly, energetic, and highly motivated Host/Hostess to join its team. The role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment and provides guests with enthusiastic hospitality. Candidates must be available year-round. Total hourly earnings are approximately $20–$25. The Host/Hostess greets guests, communicates estimated wait times, enters guest information into the reservation system, escorts guests to tables, and takes initial drink orders. The role also includes bidding guests farewell, light housekeeping such as cleaning glassware and menus, and keeping restrooms clean, stocked, and orderly. Employees are expected to arrive on time in proper uniform, clock in and out as required, and contribute to a positive team environment. Previous full-service restaurant experience is preferred but not required. The position requires professional presentation, strong verbal and interpersonal communication, teamwork, telephone communication, sustained mobility for 6–8 hours per shift, and the ability to carry about 35 pounds.

Requirements

Previous experience in a full-service restaurant is preferred but not required.
Display a confident and professional appearance.
Have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well with a team.
Ability to maintain well-paced mobility for periods of 6–8 hours per shift while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to carry about 35 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone.
Must be available year-round.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities

Greet guests with genuine enthusiasm and hospitality.
Inform guests of estimated wait times.
Enter guest information into the reservation system accurately.
Show guests to their tables and take initial drink orders.
Bid guests a warm farewell when they depart.
Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning glassware and menus.
Ensure restrooms are clean, stocked, and orderly.
Report on time in proper uniform and clock in and out as required.
Promote teamwork and create a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Generous dining discounts.
Training and education programs to promote career progression, including Jr Sous/MIT programs.
Major holidays off; the restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Fourth of July.
Flexible scheduling.
Daily family meal.
Optional emergency fund.
Employee referral program.
Paid sick time.