HOST

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta is an artisan Italian restaurant built on the foundation of the

successful Katie’s Pizzeria in Clayton, which was founded and operated by Katie Lee in

2008. Katie’s Pizza and Pasta serves Katie’s award-winning artisan pizza cooked in an

open kitchen in a wood-burning oven. In addition, we serve handmade, from scratch

artisan pasta, appetizers, salads and house made desserts.

The Role-Host/Hostess:

As a Host/Hostess, you’ll be the first impression of the restaurant—greeting guests, managing reservations, and seating guests efficiently to ensure a smooth and welcoming dining experience. It’s all about establishing a connection and giving them a great experience. YOU will be a key player in making this happen.

What You’ll Do

• Be an ambassador of our values greeting everyone who enters and exits our building.
• Be communicative! We cannot stress how imperative this is. All things at Katie’s

revolve around this foundation-- food, service, history, music, art, the experience and promoting an all-inclusive environment. Through this we will exceed all expectations, both guest and employee.

• Communicate wait times and accommodate guest requests
• Keep the entrance and waiting area clean and organized-embracing the Katie’s standards
• Assist with takeout orders and phone inquiries ensuring that notes are taken and communicated.
• Expedite and assist with To-Go orders
• Have fun with it! Enjoy your jobs and be at ease with what you do and who you

are.

Qualifications:

• The ability to work with a service mindset in a friendly organized way even when busy
• Provide generous communication to EVERYONE
• Have strong attention to detail
• Serve as a team player with no job too big or small
• Remain approachable, professional and positive even in stressful situations
• Have the ability and the willingness to learn
• Embrace feedback and make adjustments as needed
• Have the ability to work nights and weekends

*Previous restaurant experience in a full-service restaurant is often preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other equipment
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Discounted meals
• Casual work environment in a fun fast paced restaurant
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand and grow your career

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

As an equal opportunity employer, Katie’s considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.