Host/Hostess

March 12, 2026

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Host/Hostess Job Description – Harry’s

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Employment Type: Part-Time

Salary: Competitive

About Harry’s

Working for Harry’s offers a tremendous opportunity to join a team that values engaged, skilled, and positive individuals. We believe in setting clear expectations, providing comprehensive training and support, and recognizing excellent performance. Our commitment is to create an environment you’ll look forward to every day, aiming to build raving fans not only among our customers but also our employees. The development of both customer and employee loyalty is our highest priority.

Job Summary: Host/Hostess

As a Host/Hostess, you will be an integral part of a team-oriented, high-volume, and fast-paced environment. Your primary role is to deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests by:

  • Greeting guests in a friendly and inviting manner.
  • Engaging in friendly conversation while seating guests.
  • Managing the restaurant’s waiting list accurately during high volume periods to set clear guest expectations.
  • Clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables promptly to ensure readiness for the next guest.
  • Sincerely thanking guests as they depart and inviting them to return.
  • Completing any other tasks as requested or required by the manager on duty.

Requirements

  • Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 6 months of customer service, retail sales, or food service experience preferred.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
  • Communication: Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers in English.
  • Availability: Flexible schedule – ability to work days, nights, weekends & holidays.
  • Work Ethic: Demonstrating a high level of organization, cleanliness, and a strong sense-of-urgency.
  • Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of how to operate a computer/tablet.

Excellent Benefits For You

  • Medical benefits offered to those who meet eligibility requirements.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Excellent training program.
  • Discounted on & off duty dining privileges.
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement.