Part Time Host

Muriale's Italian Restaurant•Fairmont, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a busy, well‑established Italian restaurant where great food and great hospitality go hand in hand. We’re hiring a Host who can greet guests warmly, manage seating with ease, and keep the front‑of‑house running smoothly. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment and take pride in creating positive guest experiences, you’ll fit right in here.

Requirements

Excellent personal and customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
Must be able to complete the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
Job requires maturity, poise, flexibility, and restraint to cope with pressure, stress, criticism, setbacks, personal and work-related problems, etc.
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Job requires a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to lift and carry items or supplies weighing approximately 10–30 lbs.
Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a host or customer service role in a restaurant environment preferred.
Friendly, welcoming, and guest-focused personality with strong personal skills.
Ability to clearly communicate with guests in a professional and approachable manner.
Strong communication skills for coordinating effectively with servers, bussers, and management.
Comfortable answering phones and handling guest requests with professionalism.
Food handler training preferred.

Responsibilities

Warmly greet guests upon arrival and seat them in dining or waiting areas.
Present menus and ensure guests are comfortably and appropriately seated based on restaurant flow and server rotation.
Communicate daily specials, promotions, and server assignments to guests to support a smooth dining experience.
Manage guest flow in the dining room and bar area while providing accurate wait times when needed.
Answer incoming phone calls promptly and professionally.
Accurately take to-go and takeout orders when required.
Operate the cash register to process payments for food and beverages as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entry area at all times.