Host / Hostess

Now Hiring: Host / Hostess

Hudson's Restaurant & Catering | Hudson, Ohio

Home of Nightmare Before Blitzen's, Blitzen's & O'Blitzen's Pop-Up Bars

Full-Time / Part-Time | Seasonal Opportunities

Weekend Availability Required
Be the First Impression Our Guests Remember

Hudson's Restaurant & Catering is looking for friendly, confident, and energetic Hosts/Hostesses to join our front-of-house team.

Our hosts do much more than show guests to a table. You're the first welcome when someone walks through the door, the person who helps keep the dining room organized during a busy service, and an important part of creating the hospitality our guests remember.

If you're outgoing, organized, comfortable talking with people, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.
About Hudson's

Hudson's Restaurant & Catering is a family-owned and operated restaurant in the heart of Hudson, Ohio , led by brothers JJ and Kevin Altomare, graduates of The Culinary Institute of America .

In addition to our year-round restaurant and catering operation, we create immersive seasonal experiences including Nightmare Before Blitzen's, Blitzen's, and O'Blitzen's . Our pop-ups transform the restaurant with themed food, cocktails, décor, and entertainment and bring an exciting, high-energy atmosphere to downtown Hudson.
What You'll Do

• Welcome every guest with genuine, friendly hospitality
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and the flow of the dining room
• Seat guests efficiently while maintaining proper server rotation
• Communicate wait times accurately and professionally
• Answer phones and assist guests with reservations and general questions
• Learn our menus, seasonal experiences, and restaurant offerings
• Communicate closely with servers, bartenders, managers, and the kitchen
• Keep the host area, entrance, and menus clean and organized
• Assist with resetting tables and other front-of-house needs during busy periods
• Handle guest questions and concerns calmly and professionally
• Help create a fun, welcoming experience from arrival to departure

What We're Looking For

Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person .

Our strongest hosts are:

• Friendly and outgoing - you genuinely enjoy interacting with people
• Confident communicators - you're comfortable speaking with guests in person and over the phone
• Organized - you can manage reservations, tables, and multiple priorities at once
• Calm under pressure - a busy Saturday night doesn't throw you off
• Dependable - your teammates can count on you to be there and ready to work
• Team-oriented - you're willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Professional - you understand that you're representing Hudson's from the moment a guest walks through the door

Weekend availability and reliable transportation are required.
Why Work at Hudson's?

A job that stays interesting. Our year-round restaurant, catering operation, special events, and seasonal pop-ups mean there's always something happening.

A fun, high-energy atmosphere. Halloween and Christmas at Hudson's aren't ordinary restaurant seasons. Our pop-ups create an experience for our guests-and they're a fun environment for our team, too.

Build valuable hospitality experience. Learn how a successful restaurant manages reservations, guest flow, high-volume service, and exceptional hospitality.

Be part of a local, family-owned business. Work directly with a team that has been serving the Hudson community for years and takes pride in both its food and its people.
Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Employee food and drink discounts
• Paid training
• Referral bonus program
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunities to continue with Hudson's beyond the seasonal pop-ups

Come Join Our Team

If you're personable, dependable, organized, and ready to bring great energy to every shift , we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join Hudson's Restaurant & Catering and help us create an unforgettable experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Pet rider program