Host

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que began in 1983 as a mobile concession unit serving great Bar-B-Que throughout the Northeast. In 1988, the company opened its first restaurant in Syracuse and has continued to grow to six locations serving delicious Bar-B-Que throughout New York State. We are currently looking for a Host to join our Harlem team!

At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, fresh, homemade and high quality aren’t just catchwords; they’re our foundation. From our hickory-smoked Bar-B-Que and homemade salads and sides to our sauces and dry rubs, our commitment to quality is unyielding. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has gained a reputation far and wide for serving some of the best BBQ in the country in a vibrant and lively setting.

HOW YOU FIT INTO DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE (Job Summary): The Host serves as both the first and last impression for every guest. This role welcomes and seats guests, manages reservations and waitlists, and helps maintain a smooth, organized flow of service. By communicating clearly with guests, team members, and managers, the Host supports a positive and efficient dining experience from arrival to departure.

WHY WORK FOR US: Competitive pay at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour Opportunity to receive full medical, dental, and vision insurance (depending on hours worked) Accrued PTO and Sick Hours 401 K Eligible after 1 year of service (21 years or older) Work/Life Balance Fast- Paced work environment Fun and engaging work place Internal Growth/ promotions Chance to be part of a great and rewarding team WHAT YOU DO (Essential Functions) Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Follow Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s Steps of Service.

Warmly greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating assignments. Answer phones professionally, accurately direct calls, take reservations and answer guest inquiries. Communicate effectively with FOH team members and managers. Maintain a clean and organized host stand and entrance area.

Conduct bathroom checks to ensure restrooms are clean and well stocked. Assist service by supporting takeout, food running and wait staff as needed. WHAT YOU KNOW (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): Ability to communicate professionally and warmly. Organization and attention to detail. Ability to multitask in high pressure environments.

Guest first mindset. HOW YOU MOVE (Physical Demands) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements in a Typical Day: Continuously: Standing, walking, lifting/carrying 1 - 10 lbs. Frequently: Bending, lifting/carrying 11 - 20 lbs. Occasionally: Squatting, pushing/pulling, overhead reaching, lifting/carrying 21 - 50 lbs. Seldom: Sitting, crawling, climbing, kneeling. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ® reserves the right to revise or change the position plan as the need arises. This position plan is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.