Job Title: Hospitality Specialist
Location: Fishetarian Fish Market Inc. – Bodega Bay, CA
Job Type: Part-time (with potential to grow into Full-time)
Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour + great tips
Join Our Award-Winning Team!
Fishetarian Fish Market Inc. is looking for upbeat, hard-working individuals to join our Front-of-House crew as Hospitality Specialists. This role goes far beyond traditional bussing—you’ll be the face of our restaurant, warmly engaging with guests and ensuring our outdoor and indoor dining spaces are clean, welcoming, and fully stocked.
Who we are: Fishetarian Fish Market Inc., founded in 2012 by Shane & Dana Lucas in Bodega Bay, CA, is a casual, counter-style beach stop that serves sustainable, locally caught seafood. Known for favorites like fish & chips and our award-winning, gluten-free clam chowder, we prioritize healthy menu options and environmental responsibility in everything we do. We are a certified Ocean Safe restaurant by the Surfrider Foundation and are wholeheartedly committed to serving food that’s good for both you and the planet. We've been proudly recognized with annual North Bay and Sonoma County awards including:
- Best Seafood
- Best Chowder
- Best Eats on the Coast
- Best Gluten-Free Menu
Fishetarian is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Sonoma Coast—and a local favorite—with the only beachfront dining in Bodega Bay. We’ve coined ourselves “The Bummer Free Zone,” backed by our Bummer Free Guarantee: love your meal, or your money back. We’re a fast-paced, high-energy seafood spot located right on the beach in Bodega Bay. Our mission? To provide sustainable, wholesome, bummer-free experiences for every guest—and we need amazing people like you to help us make that happen.
What You’ll Do: As a Hospitality Specialist, you’ll rotate through a variety of guest-facing and facility care tasks, including:
- Greeting guests as they arrive, helping them find seating, and offering a warm welcome.
- Managing line control on busy days—directing foot traffic, maintaining flow, and reducing crowding.
- Assisting at ordering kiosks when guests need help entering orders.
- Monitoring the kiosk line and letting guests know they can order inside if the line becomes too long.
- Checking in with customers to clear trays, offer condiments/napkins, and answer questions.
- Maintaining all dining areas & keeping grounds clean- organized & trash free.
- Maintaining the sauce bar, tray stations, and condiment areas throughout the day.
- Stocking and straightening merchandise and clothing racks (making sure every style and size is available and
properly displayed).
- Rotating through quadrant duties, which include:
1. Tent and parking lot upkeep
2. Beach area & trash/recycling systems
3. Indoor dining + merch + sauce bar
4. Picnic tables adjacent to the shop /restroom zone—including bathroom checks & deep cleaning (every 30–60 minutes)
- You’ll be expected to communicate clearly, work efficiently, and take pride in keeping our space looking beautiful for all guests.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and team spirit
- Ability to take direction and receive feedback from your senior co-workers and team leaders
- Ability to multitask and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks
- High attention to cleanliness and detail
- Must be comfortable performing restroom checks/cleaning
- Weekend/holiday availability required
- Participation in ongoing team trainings and team building activities
- Follow all Fishetarian Company Policies
- Maintain punctual and consistent attendance
- Maintain & comply with employee uniform policy & high standards of personal grooming
- Prior hospitality or restaurant experience a plus but not required
- Food Handler’s Card (within 30 days—we’ll help you get one!)
- EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent. If in High School- must have work permit.
- Over 21+ including the ability to serve alcohol a plus but not required.
Why Work with us?
As a valued Team Member, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive hourly pay ($20–$24/hr) plus great tips (we embrace a tip sharing model-pooling all tips with all team members)
- Complimentary meal and 2 beverages per shift
- A 30% employee discount on all menu items, treats, and merch
- Excellent benefits for full-time staff: health, dental, and vision (Blue Shield or Kaiser)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Holiday bonuses and annual raises based on job performance
- Ongoing training, team-building events, and professional development for management
- A welcoming and inclusive work culture
Please note the following information:
- 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: Flexibility and stamina to stand, reach, and move during shifts is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk & hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT-The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but on busier days can exceed that level.
- TIP PROBATION PERIOD-This role participates in a tip pool. New hires complete a probation period prior to receiving full tip distribution.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (Required)
Work Location: In person
