Host

Butcher Bar | Philadelphia, PA

Butcher Bar is looking for a personable, organized, and hospitality-driven Host to join our team in Philadelphia. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, and understands that a great guest experience begins the moment someone walks through our doors.

At Butcher Bar, our hosts play a critical role in setting the tone for the entire dining experience. From welcoming guests and managing reservations to coordinating seating and communicating with the service team, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in creating a warm, seamless, and memorable experience for every guest.

• Welcome every guest promptly with a genuine smile, friendly greeting, and attentive hospitality.

• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and waitlists using OpenTable while balancing guest needs and restaurant flow.

• Communicate accurate wait times, provide updates, and handle guest concerns with patience, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented attitude.

• Coordinate seating to maintain a smooth pace of service while considering reservation times, table availability, and kitchen flow.

• Communicate with servers, managers, kitchen staff, and support staff to keep the team informed and prepared.

• Answer incoming phone calls, assist with reservation inquiries, confirm reservations, and provide accurate information about the restaurant.

• Escort guests to their tables, ensure tables are properly set, and assist with seating needs when necessary.

• Keep the host stand, menus, waiting areas, front entrance, and restrooms clean, organized, and presentable.

• Assist with bussing, resetting tables, and other service needs when necessary.

• Learn Butcher Bar’s menu, hours, policies, events, and private dining