Host

Host - Owen's Fish Camp Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch, FL | Full-Time

We are looking for a welcoming, organized host who makes guests feel taken care of from the moment they arrive. Our hosts guide the first impression and help control the flow of service through thoughtful seating, accurate waitlist management, and strong communication.

Compensation:

• Starting at $12.00 per hour
• Additional tip share from the restaurant's support staff tip pool

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet every guests promptly and warmly, explain our walk-in seating process, and provide clear, professional communication throughout the wait.
• Maintain an accurate waitlist, communicate realistic wait estimates, and keep guests informed as seating availability changes.
• Follow our wave seating system, coordinate with servers and managers, and seat guests at clean, fully prepared tables.
• Communicate party sizes, table status, guest requests, and service concerns clearly; involve a manager when assistance is needed.
• Prepare tables and waters, wipe menus, maintain backup silverware, and keep the host stand and entrance clean and organized.
• Check bathrooms and assist with pre-bussing, running food with directed, and other service needs while maintaining coverage of the host stand.
• Complete opening, running, and closing sidewalk thoroughly so the next shift is set up for success.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Someone friendly and attentive who enjoys welcoming people and making them feel comfortable.
• Someone organized who can manage several priorities, pay attention to the dining room, and remain composed during long waits or busy service.
• A clear communicator who listens, follows our seating standards, and asks for help when needed.
• A dependable teammate who takes initiative, accepts coaching, and understands that supporting service is part of the role.

The Fish Camp Standard

Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work. Treat guests and teammates with respect, communicate professionally, and take ownership of your work. Bring urgency, cleanliness, and a team-first attitude to every shift, from opening setup through closing side work.

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person