Experienced Host

Kindred Fare - A Spirited Cookery is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of the Finger Lakes with a focus on scratch cookery using seasonal & local ingredients. We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular with locals & travelers to our region with positive online reviews and guest feedback. We have a strong beverage focus with cool climate wine & spirits & are highly engaged in the local industry. On Monday nights our culinary team works together to build a three-course themed prix fixe, something our community looks forward to each week. Our open kitchen celebrates the culinary craft & keeps our whole team in sync with the guests. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, it’s time we hear from you!

We have part time positions available working 2-5 nights per week. Let us know what you are looking for and we will work it out. We believe taking care of our team helps us take care of our guests. It’s a win/win.

Host:

We are currently looking for an experienced host to join our team for busy nights at our lively & social restaurant.

What we expect from you:

• previous restaurant experience preferred; high-volume setting a plus
• comfortable with technology, including reservation and POS systems
• complete side work and cleaning duties to standard
• work quickly and thoroughly with a strong sense of urgency
• use service trays to bus tables completely and efficiently
• keep dining room tables, chairs, and floors spotless during service — everything should be guest-ready at all times
• manage cleaning, polishing, and stocking of all glassware and silverware throughout service
• perform well in a fast-paced environment — we need someone who can keep up and stay focused
• maintain a clean, organized host stand, dining room, and assist with all FOH stations
• communicate effectively and work as part of the service team
• maintain professionalism — you are “on stage” whenever in the dining room
• part-time availability with flexibility to support the team as needed

What you can expect from us:

• hourly tipped minimum wage + tips
• shift meals & employee discounts
• flexible schedule with advanced notice
• CLOSED for major holidays - go spend time with your family!
• positive, lively & fun work environment
• caring & understanding leaders & teammates - yeah, we’re real people, too!