Host - Midway Diner

Host - Midway Diner

Join Our Team!

At Midway Diner, our Hosts create the first and last impression for every guest. We're looking for friendly, organized, and hospitality

- driven individuals who enjoy connecting with people and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

As a Host, you'll greet guests with a warm smile, manage reservations and waitlists, coordinate the flow of the dining room, and help ensure every guest has an exceptional experience from arrival to departure. You'll work closely with the entire front-of-house team to provide outstanding hospitality while keeping service organized and efficient.

If you're personable, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you!

• Welcome every guest with genuine hospitality and create a positive first impression.
• Greet guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, seating assignments, and guest requests efficiently.
• Communicate accurate wait times and keep guests informed throughout their visit.
• Coordinate seating to maintain an efficient dining room flow.
• Assist with takeout orders by answering questions, coordinating pickups, and ensuring order accuracy.
• Monitor guests while they wait and provide attentive hospitality.
• Escort guests to their tables and provide menus.
• Communicate special requests, celebrations, allergies, and large parties with the front-of-house team.
• Answer phones professionally and assist guests with reservations and general inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand, lobby, and restrooms.
• Support the front-of-house team by clearing and resetting tables and assisting wherever needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work responsibilities.
• Follow all service, cleanliness, and safety standards.

• A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Experience with restaurant reservations or POS systems is preferred but not required.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays.
• Students are encouraged to apply! We're happy to work around school schedules whenever possible to help you balance work and your education.

• Medical insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• One complimentary meal each shift worked
• 25% employee dining discount for you and up to three guests (food only)
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits.

At Midway Diner, every team member plays an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and memorable guest experience. We are building a team of dependable, positive individuals who take pride in their work, support one another, and are committed to delivering genuine hospitality every day.

If you're ready to be the welcoming face of Midway Diner and make every guest feel at home,
we'd love to hear from you!