Host/Hostess-New Store Opening

Job Description

Job Description

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality .

We are assembling the founding team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

Be part of the excitement! Sweetwaters opens in October 2026-apply today to learn more about joining our opening team!

Job Summary:

The Host/Hostess makes guests feel welcome and provides exceptional guest service by greeting guests upon arrival, escorting them to their table, ensuring their dining experience has been excellent, and bidding guests farewell as they leave. They also manage seating charts, respond to guest inquiries and phone calls, and assists fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with a warm and welcoming attitude.
• Manage the seating chart and efficiently seat guests while balancing guest preferences and server sections.
• Provide accurate wait times and ensure guests are comfortable during their wait.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and manage the guest list.
• Maintain a clean and organized front-of-house area, including the host stand and entryway.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bussers, and managers to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Handle guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, including helping with special events.

Education/ Experience/ Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for customer service.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience as a host/hostess or in a customer-facing role is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Top-notch Benefits:

Not only do you get to share your passion and abilities with the company and our guests, but we offer a variety of opportunities and benefits to our team members as well:

• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off

Pay $17-$22/hr

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.