Host/Hostess

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Host/Hostess

Full TimeService Worker

Parsons, KS, US

2 days agoRequisition ID:1616

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• About Us:**Ember & Oak is a new chef-driven restaurant and event space

opening at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas in Fall of 2026. We are

building something genuinely special for SE Kansas a scratch kitchen

rooted in local sourcing, real technique, and genuine hospitality in an

upscale, casual setting.

Our goal is to source as locally as possible supporting the farms,

ranches, and producers right here in SE Kansas. We intend to make as

much as we can, using real traditional cooking methods and genuine

technique. Every plate that leaves this kitchen is made with intention,

every day.

We seat 175 in a full-service dining room and event space, with a full

bar program and year-round golf tournament and banquet catering. This is

a real operation with real volume and we're building a team that's

serious about the craft.

• Position Overview:**As a Host or Hostess at Ember & Oak you will be

responsible for serving as the first point of contact for our guests.

The Host/Hostess plays an important role in creating a warm and

welcoming atmosphere while helping ensure the restaurant operates

efficiently.

Host/Hostess Duties And Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests as they arrive and provide a welcoming first

impression.

• Manage the seating of guests in an organized and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of table availability and restaurant

capacity.

• Maintain and manage the guest wait list during busy periods.
• Provide accurate estimated wait times and communicate changes to

guests.

• Escort guests to their tables and provide menus or other materials

as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with servers, management, kitchen staff, and

other team members regarding seating and guest needs.

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and assist guests

with questions or direct calls appropriately.

• Assist with reservations and special seating requests, as

applicable.

• Monitor the dining room and help maintain a clean, organized, and

inviting entrance and guest area.

• Assist servers and other staff with guest needs when appropriate.
• Address guest questions or concerns professionally and involve

management when necessary.

• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all

times.

• Follow all restaurant safety, sanitation, and service policies.
• Provide service for all to go orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Host/Hostess Education And Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, host/hostess, or customer-service

experience**preferred**.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous during busy periods.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a

team.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as

scheduled.

• The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and capable of

interacting with people. As the first and last point of contact for

many guests, the Host/Hostess should take pride in providing a warm,

professional, and memorable experience at Embar & Oak.

Host/Hostess Physical Requirements While performing the duties of Host or Hostess, the employee is

regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with

hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear;

taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vi