Host – Agricola Princeton | Must Maintain Reliable Year-Round Availability | ~$20–$25/hr Total Hourly Earnings Including Tips

Harvest Restaurant Group•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

Agricola, part of Harvest Restaurants, is a high-volume Princeton-area restaurant focused on farm-to-table food and high-quality local ingredients. The Host is a vital part of the dining experience and serves as guests’ first and last impression. The role greets guests warmly, communicates wait times, records guest names in the Resy system, escorts guests to their tables, and bids them farewell as they leave. Hosts also take drink orders, refill beverages, perform occasional light housekeeping such as cleaning glassware and menus, and ensure restrooms are clean, stocked, and orderly. Full-time/open availability and reliable year-round availability are required. Expected total hourly earnings, including tips, are approximately $20–$25; stated base pay is $14–$15 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

Full-time, open availability and reliable year-round availability.
Must be upbeat, outgoing, positive, happy, and nice.
Ability to assist guests and demonstrate strong guest-relations skills.
Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand and walk and remain focused and alert for 6–8 hours per shift.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a full-service restaurant is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Greet guests with enthusiasm and warmth upon arrival.
Inform guests of their wait time.
Enter guest names into the Resy system.
Show guests to their tables and bid them farewell as they leave.
Take drink orders and refill beverages.
Perform occasional light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning glassware and menus.
Ensure restrooms are clean, stocked, and orderly.
Assist guests and provide positive guest relations.