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Host/Hostess

Hickory Tavern

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbia, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Greet guests with a friendly attitude and manage the seating process and waitlists. Coordinate with servers and managers to ensure smooth service and maintain a clean host area.

Qualifications

You have the ability to greet guests warmly, manage waitlists, and handle phone calls. You are able to stand, walk, reach, lift, and bend for extended periods, and possess clear communication skills in English.

Job Description

Description

Join the Hickory Tavern Team – Where Great Food, Sports, and Community Come Together

At Hickory Tavern, we’re more than just a restaurant, we’re a neighborhood gathering spot where guests come to enjoy craveable food, cold drinks, and the excitement of game day. Since 1997, we've been the Carolinas' go-to destination for families, friends, and sports fans alike. Whether you're looking for a part-time gig or a long-term career, we offer a fun, supportive environment where you can grow, connect, and truly make an impact. Come as you are, we’re made for everyone.

What You'll Do

  • Greet guests with a smile and a friendly attitude
  • Manage waitlists and seating assignments
  • Answer phones and take reservations (if applicable)
  • Communicate with servers and managers to ensure smooth service
  • Keep the host area clean and organized

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Stands/walks 4 to 8 hours per shift.
  • Reaches, lifts and bends, frequently.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Ability to verbalize and clearly respond to Guests.
  • Ability to be friendly and smile

Hickory Tavern

Hickory Tavern is our classic American story of how a couple of guys, who didn't like their options, built something that became bigger than we ever dreamed possible. See, we wanted to hang out in a place that let us watch the sports we wanted to watch, have a couple of cold beers, eat great food and get great service. Never being the types to settle for something that wasn't quite what we wanted, we invented something new. We created a social gathering spot that is driven by events and is centered around lively bars. It's a place that serves great food and has a passion for sports, entertainment and good times!
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