Headline ideas
- Hosts wanted
- Be the first hello
- Greet guests with us
- Run our front door
- Now hiring hosts
What to put on the sign
- Describe the role as the first impression, covering seating, the waitlist and phone calls.
- Say whether you are open to first-time workers, since this is often an entry job.
- List the busiest shifts so applicants can check their availability.
- Mention what tools you use, such as a reservation system, so experience can be matched.
What pay to put on a host poster
Posters with a real number get more walk-ins than “competitive pay.” For reference, the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop at $15.00/hr nationally and $16.89/hr in the Boston metro (May 2025 estimates). The full host salary breakdown shows the range.
The host role in one line
A host greets guests, manages the waitlist and reservations, and seats parties to keep the dining room balanced. The host stand is the first and last touchpoint for guests and a key link between the front door and the floor.
Requirements worth printing
Keep the poster to the two or three that actually screen people out. The rest belongs in the full posting.
- No experience required, customer service experience preferred
- Comfort with reservation software such as OpenTable, Resy, or a similar system
- Friendly voice and professional appearance
- Ability to stand for a full shift and move quickly
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Typical schedule
Hosts usually work lunch or dinner shifts of four to six hours, with the busiest periods on Friday, Saturday, and holiday evenings.
Put the same opening on the free Servestack jobs board and borrow wording from the host job description.