Host at Kindred Restaurant

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Opportunity for advancement

• Training & development

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discounts

**Position Summary
** We're hiring warm, detail-oriented hosts to join our front-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This role is suited to someone who takes pride in warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and hospitality.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience

• Manage reservations, waitlists, and walk-ins, keeping wait times and expectations clear

• Answer phones, take reservations, and respond to guest inquiries professionally

• Communicate table status and timing with servers and management throughout service

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway

• Address guest questions, special requests, and concerns with professionalism

• Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times

• Support the front-of-house team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous host or customer service experience preferred, not required

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $19/hr.

• Full-time and part-time positions available

• Employee Discount

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Night shift

Restaurant Type: Upscale casual