J1 Visa Program- Host

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill•Destin, FL

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Hosts are the first point of contact for all guests and play a key role in setting the tone for an upbeat and welcoming dining experience. This position is responsible for warmly greeting guests, managing wait times and seating arrangements, and ensuring smooth communication between team members. Hosts also provide general information about the restaurant, manage guest flow, and maintain an organized host stand. Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, celebrating its 43rd Anniversary, has a culture of focusing on employee development through constructive training. The company has implemented an advanced training program, drawing upon a partner's background as a former Army Green Beret, to develop life skills and apply them to jobs in the hospitality industry. This program is highlighted as a key reason to work at Fudpucker's.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
Good communication skills and phone etiquette

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience in the hospitality industry preferred

Responsibilities

Greet guests promptly and professionally as they arrive
Manage table seating efficiently, including quoting accurate wait times and maintaining an organized waitlist
Escort guests to their tables and provide menus while informing servers of new seatings
Answer phone calls and respond to any questions that guests might have
Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff
Answering phones and answering guest’s questions
Provide accurate information about the menu, history, entertainment, and promotions
Communicate guest feedback, complaints, or concerns to management
Support front of house operations by coordinating with team members
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Receive the Best Training Available Anywhere: Learn everything imaginable about one of the most successful local businesses in Northwest Florida... Develop LIFE SKILLS that you'll take with you through the rest of your life!
Receive Automatic Wage Increases with completion of each Level of our Multi-Level Training System.
Receive PAYCHECKS EVERY WEEK
Receive Performance Based Rewards
Receive an extra $1 to $2 per hour "Summer Retention" Bonus Payments for non-tipped positions. ( but ya gotta make it through the whole summer )
Receive Vacation if you stay for at least one year
Receive Sick Leave if you join management and take a salary
Enjoy Access to Health Insurance Benefits
Enjoy Employee Health and Well-Being Support Programs
Get 50% Discount on Food and Free Soda and Tea at Fudpucker's When You Work
Other discounts on merchandise, food, & drinks at Fudpucker's when you are not working
Career Advancement Opportunities
Seasonal or Part-Time Work ( if that's all you want... that's okay, too )
Enjoy a Family Oriented Environment
Join a Strong and Enduring Employee Culture
You'll Make Life-Long Friends (GUARANTEED!)
Lots of Employee Parties ( Employee Appreciation, End-of-Season, Christmas... well, you get the point )
Be good and become a Fudpucker VIP (Very Important Pucker)
Access to Managers and Owners who actually "listen" to Employees ( well... most of the time, anyway )
Join a VERY SPECIAL TEAM
Locally Owned & Operated ( i.e. this isn't one of those "BIG" corporation s)
Join thousands of employees who came before and continue to return...
Be part of a Fixture in this Area's History and (i f you want ) meet the founders and owners of the Company ( they're okay... )
Help Support meaningful stuff: Animal Conservation ( specifically... Alligators )
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Local School Systems ( Field Trips and Honor Roll Awards )
Arts Programs and Other Non-Profit Organizations
Home of the WORLD FAMOUS FUDPUCKER T-SHIRT
Free Fud T-Shirt When You're Hired