About the Role
Are you looking for a flexible part-time role that works around your school or class schedule while gaining valuable experience in hospitality? Spirits Bar & Grill is seeking an energetic, reliable, and friendly Host / Busser to join our team!
In this dual-role, you are the face of our restaurant and the backbone of our dining room flow. You’ll be the warm welcome our guests receive when they step through the door and the supportive teammate helping clear and pre-set tables to keep our service running smoothly.
Connecting to Our Mission
At Spirits Bar & Grill, everything we do is anchored in the Bayside Mission: creating a warm, inclusive, and memorable gathering place for our community and visitors while supporting sustainable community growth and social good. As a Host/Busser, you play a vital role in fulfilling this mission by offering genuine hospitality, keeping our space inviting, and ensuring every guest leaves with a smile.
Key Responsibilities
- Warm Welcomes & Seating: Greet incoming guests with enthusiasm, manage the waitlist during peak hours, and seat guests while managing table rotations to support our service team.
- Dining Room Flow: Clear, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and efficiently to maintain an inviting environment and keep guest wait times low.
- Guest Engagement: Provide menus, share daily specials, answer general questions, and check in with guests to ensure exceptional service throughout their visit.
- Operations & Support: Answer phone calls, manage reservations, assist servers and bartenders as needed, and support cash/POS transactions when necessary.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure a positive, high-energy environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Student-Friendly Focus: Looking for a manageable part-time shift layout that fits around classes or study schedules.
- People-First Attitude: A positive, welcoming personality with a passion for customer service and teamwork.
- Fast-Paced Stamina: Comfortable standing, walking, and multi-tasking during busy shifts, with the ability to safely carry trays and bus bins when needed.
- Reliability & Initiative: Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking direction or asking questions to learn and grow.
- Requirements:
- Valid Washington State Food Worker Card (or ability to obtain before start date).
- Reliable transportation to Port Hadlock, WA.
- Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but we are happy to train the right candidate!
Job Details & Perks
- Job Type: Part-time
- Setting: Upscale casual waterfront dining & bar
- Shifts Available: Morning, Day, and Evening shifts (Great evening/weekend options for students!)
- Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage + tips
- Employee discount on food and lodging
- Flexible scheduling that respects your academic commitments
- A supportive, community-focused work culture
Location: In-person | Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Pay: $17.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Physical Setting:
- Bar
- Upscale casual restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
