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Job DescriptionDrake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and our menu—is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder! Check us out on social media (@drakescomeplay) to see for yourself just how much fun we have. We’re looking for team members who are passionate about hospitality and love creating memorable guest experiences. Whether you’ve worked in food service, retail, or are just naturally great with people, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do: Greet every guest with a warm welcome as they enter—and a sincere thank-you when they leave Manage the seating flow of the restaurant to ensure a smooth and positive guest experience Answer phones and provide guests with helpful information about Drake’s and our menu Communicate with servers, managers, and the kitchen to keep everything running smoothly Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift) Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and assist with light cleaning/setup Assist in maintaining a clean and inviting front-of-house environment Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time What We’re Looking For: Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication skills Positive attitude and a team-first mindset Food service or retail experience preferred, but not required Basic food safety knowledge is a plus Why You’ll Love Working at Drake’s: 🩺 Complete health care package, including dental (available after 1 year of full-time employment) 💸 401K with company match (available after 1 year of employment) 🎓 Education reimbursement – Up to $500/semester for full-time students working 20+ hours/week with a 3.2+ GPA 📈 Career growth opportunities – 86% of our managers are promoted from within 🍔 Enjoy 40% off at all Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG) restaurants ❤️ Strong company culture and emergency family fund to support our team when it matters most 🎁 Holiday closures – We close for Thanksgiving and Christmas so you can spend time with loved ones Pay: Starting at $12 an hour Powered by JazzHR DSXA0Jyj0L

Job Description Position Summary The Host is to adhere to the host service standards of the company while taking care of our Guests when answering phones, taking "to go" orders or opening door, greeting, directing flow of guests to waiting or bar areas, when seating and thanking when departing. Remember you are the guest's first impression. Everyone's FIRST (and last) responsibility is to ensure our guests have a great experience. Primary Responsibilities Including, but not limited to: • Courteously open door and greet all Guests immediately upon arrival, making all Guests feel welcome and appreciated through accommodating actions with a pleasant, genuine, and enthusiastic demeanor., • Thank guests as they depart and inquire about their experience - if the response is negative, immediately contact a manager to ensure every guest leaves happy., • Stay organized, think and act with purpose and a sense of urgency., • Knowledge of food and beverage menus and pricing, specials, and promotions, as well as host standards and procedures, garnishes, food portions, accompaniments, and proper sales procedures for To Go., • Must maintain cleanliness and organization of host station and assist with stocking, running food, and side work before, during and after each shift., • Assist management team in ensuring maximum profitability through daily operations., • Ensure compliance of established goals through direction and continual communication., • Responsible for seating Guests and controlling the flow of the restaurant., • Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures for any equipment used in the performance of your job., • Effective operation and use of the phone, intercom, paging, and headphone systems., • Thoroughly bus and clean tables, booths, and chairs; sort and roll silverware, and preset dining room tables., • Ensure that floors are clean and dry., • Responsible for assisting with any To Go items including ordering, packaging, and cash handling., • Liable and responsible for sales recorded on the register under your host number (i.e., all cash and credit transactions, claiming 100% of tips, maintaining and balancing their drawer and coupon redemption, etc.)., • Adhere to all current company policies and procedures (i.e., security/emergency procedures, Social Media Policy, etc.)., • Communicate openly and honestly with all team members and management during periodic team member meetings, pre-meal, pep talks, and reviews., • Must know and adhere to all regulations regarding Responsible Service of Alcohol in accordance with our policies and State laws., • Knowledge of company and in-store promotions, new product rollouts, and point of sale materials; all menu items and LTO food upgrade items, additions and/or changes., • Other duties as assigned.Position Qualifications, • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), • Must be able to hear, and read, write and speak English fluentlySkills & SpecificationsExperience/Training:, • Must complete the Host training phases for the Host position (including, but not limited to Responsible Service of Alcohol, GHS course and quiz, Allergy e-Class, watch Best in Class Service DVD, FOH Menu test, Host test, working with a Certified Trainer and complete the Independent Study Assignments of the training)., • Must possess all necessary technical skills required to effectively work in the FOH position.Required:, • Working knowledge and application of core company values, policies, and procedures., • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to challenging situations., • Basic computer knowledge of Front of House (FOH) systems., • Lead by positive example, acting in a professional, courteous manner at all times., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • R (Not Applicable) - Activity is rarely/not required in this position (0 – 2 hrs/month), • O (Occasionally) - Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day), • F (Frequently) - Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)