Host / Front Desk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $14.80
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
401(k)
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Dave & Buster's is a well-known entertainment and dining venue that combines the thrill of an arcade with a full-service restaurant and bar. Established to deliver an immersive experience that blends food, drinks, and games, Dave & Buster's provides a unique environment where people of all ages can come together to celebrate fun and entertainment. The company has expanded over the years to multiple locations across various states, becoming a go-to destination for social gatherings, parties, and casual dining experiences. For individuals looking to join a dynamic workplace that values teamwork and a vibrant atmosphere, Dave & Buster's offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to providing excellent guest services. The company prides itself on creating lively environments with cutting-edge game rentals alongside culinary offerings, making every visit memorable and engaging for all guests.

The Front Desk and Host position at Dave & Buster's plays a crucial role in shaping guests' first impressions as they enter the establishment. This role demands a friendly and energetic individual who can warmly greet guests, provide clear communication, and efficiently manage various tasks such as coordinating game rentals, processing retail transactions, and facilitating dining experiences. The Front Desk and Host is the ambassador of Dave & Buster's, entrusted with maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that ensures guests have a positive, seamless experience from arrival to departure. This is a part-time position offering flexible shifts that can accommodate school schedules or other jobs, making it ideal for students or individuals seeking supplemental income with a vibrant work environment.

Primary duties include greeting guests as they arrive, managing wait times, seating guests according to an equitable rotation system, and ensuring the front desk and host station are clean and well-stocked with menus, silverware, and power cards. The position requires multitasking in a fast-paced setting, requiring efficient communication and the ability to calmly handle guest concerns or issues, escalating them to management when necessary. The host also supports team members by assisting in bussing and cleaning tables, making bill transactions, processing merchandise sales, and managing to-go orders. With a focus on creating a friendly and enthusiastic environment, the position requires wearing a neat and professional appearance, demonstrating effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members to maximize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Dave & Buster's offers an attractive benefits package for frontline staff, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and 401K options. Additionally, employees enjoy perks such as free games, which embody the fun-centric culture of the company. This role provides foundational experience in customer service, retail, and the hospitality industry, making it a valuable stepping stone for career development. The salary range for this position is competitive within the entertainment and hospitality sector, ranging approximately from $11 to $14.80 per hour. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster's is committed to nondiscrimination across all levels of employment and encourages diverse applicants to join their team and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Job Requirements

  • work days, nights, and/or weekends as required
  • work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions
  • read and write handwritten notes
  • lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • move about facility and stand for long periods of time
  • walk or stand 100% of shift
  • reach, bend, and stoop frequently

Job Qualifications

  • restaurant, retail, or cashier experience preferred but not required
  • ability to communicate effectively with multiple guests while generating enthusiasm for d&b
  • demonstrate ability to read and communicate in English
  • ability to articulate clear greetings, requests for assistance, and farewells to guests
  • skill at calmly responding to dissatisfied guests and calling issues to manager's attention
  • at least 16 years of age

Job Duties

  • delivers an unparalleled guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun
  • acts as ambassador to the building, greeting guests with a positive attitude and enthusiasm while coordinating game rentals, merchandise sales, and telephones
  • keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action
  • bids farewell to guests leaving, ensures everything was satisfactory and invites guests to return
  • prepares for the shift by ensuring area is stocked with supplies, menus, silverware, power cards, gift cards etc
  • reviews the cleanliness and organization of the front desk and host station
  • ensures all menus are stocked and properly cleaned and maintained
  • checks for restocking of necessary supplies
  • brings all areas up to standard
  • discusses problem areas with manager
  • conducts merchandise inventory during and after shift, if applicable
  • maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company team members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum team member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness
  • notifies manager of any guest that is perceived to be unhappy
  • assists other team members as needed or as business dictates
  • drives table turn timing by scouting open tables, bussing and cleaning tables as necessary
  • rotates seating appropriately following guidelines to ensure fairness and balance in the dining areas
  • manages flow from the front doors, efficiently helping guests with needs and directing as needed
  • manages wait times and communicates information as needed to guests, team members, and managers
  • delivers silverware as guests are seated
  • makes timely and accurate calculations of bill transactions
  • greets and assists guests efficiently and with a smile while processing transactions
  • is responsible for the reconciliation of any monies from their banks
  • completes "to go" order transactions for guests and ensures accuracy
  • sells merchandise from the front desk, if applicable
  • must be friendly and able to smile frequently
  • employee needs to be able to communicate effectively with multiple guests while generating enthusiasm for d&b
  • is dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional at all times
  • must demonstrate ability to read and communicate in English
  • must be able to articulate clear greetings, requests for assistance, and farewells to guests
  • must be skilled at calmly responding to dissatisfied guests and calling issues to manager's attention
  • must be at least 16 years of age

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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