Front Desk​/Host

Position Summary

Front Desk/Host role ensuring guests have a positive first impression, guiding them through retail, game rental, and dining experiences. This position requires a strong communicator who works a flexible schedule, accommodating school or other jobs, and interacts daily with hundreds of guests.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other standard company benefits.

• Delivers an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun.
• Acts as ambassador to the building, greeting Guests with a positive attitude and enthusiasm while coordinating game rentals, merchandise sales, and telephones. Smiles and greets Guests upon entering.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
• Bids farewell to Guests leaving. Ensures everything was satisfactory and invites Guests to return.
• Prepares for the shift by ensuring area is stocked with supplies: menus, silverware, Power cards, gift cards etc.
• Reviews the cleanliness and organization of the Front Desk and Host station.
• Ensures all menus are stocked and properly cleaned and maintained.
• Checks for restocking of necessary supplies.
• Brings all areas up to standard.
• Discusses problem areas with Manager.
• Conducts merchandise inventory during and after shift, if applicable.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company Team Members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum Team Member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Notifies Manager of any Guest that is perceived to be unhappy.
• Assists other Team Members as needed or as business dictates.
• Drives table turn timing by scouting open tables, bussing and cleaning tables as necessary.
• Rotates seating appropriately following guidelines to ensure fairness and balance in the dining areas.
• Manages flow from the front doors, efficiently helping Guests with needs and directing as needed.
• Manages wait times and communicates information as needed to Guests, Team Members, and Managers.
• Delivers silverware as Guests are seated.
• Makes timely and accurate calculations of bill transactions.
• Greets and assists Guests efficiently and with a smile while processing transactions.
• Is responsible for the reconciliation of any monies from their banks.
• Completes “To Go” order transactions for Guests and ensures accuracy.
• Sells merchandise from the Front Desk, if applicable.
• Must be friendly and able to smile frequently.
• Restaurant, retail, or cashier experience preferred, but not required.
• Employee needs to be able to communicate effectively with multiple Guests while generating enthusiasm for D&B.
• Is dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional at all times.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and communicate in English.
• Must be able to articulate clear greetings, requests for assistance, and farewells to Guests.
• Must be skilled at calmly responding to dis‑satisfied Guests and calling issues to Manager’s attention.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
• Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.
• Read and write handwritten notes.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or stand 100% of shift.
• Reach, bend, and stoop frequently.

• Compensation is from $15 - $16.5 per hour.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Dave & Buster’s is proud to be an E‑Verify employer where required by law.