Host / Food Runner – The Bistro at Childress Vineyards

The Bistro at Childress Vineyards is seeking a polished, professional, and team-oriented Host / Food Runner to support both the guest arrival experience and dining room service. This dual-role position plays a key part in delivering a seamless, elevated dining experience—from the moment guests arrive to the timely delivery of their meals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and enjoys both direct guest interaction and behind-the-scenes service support.

Key Responsibilities:

-Provide a warm, professional welcome to all guests, creating a positive and lasting first impression

-Manage seating and table flow efficiently while balancing guest preferences and server rotation

-Escort guests to tables, present menus, and ensure a smooth handoff to service staff

-Maintain and manage waitlists, accurately quoting and updating wait times

-Answer phones, assist with reservations, and respond to guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner

-Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction and communicate menu features, specials, and winery offerings

-Support servers by running food at certain times

-Deliver food quickly, accurately, and with proper presentation standards

-Communicate effectively with kitchen and service teams to ensure efficient ticket flow

-Ensure correct food delivery, including accommodating modifications and special requests

-Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking of service stations and dining areas

-Collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth daily operations

-Monitor and clean dining room, lobby, and restroom areas to uphold cleanliness and presentation standards

-Assist with to-go orders and basic payment processing as needed

-Adapt between host and food runner responsibilities based on business needs

-Consistently uphold Childress Vineyards’ standards of hospitality, professionalism, and service excellence

Qualifications

-Positive, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills

-Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment

-Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency

-Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support multiple areas of service

-Previous restaurant, hosting, or food running experience preferred

-Availability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings

-Must be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screening

Physical Requirements

-Must be at least 18 years of age

-Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to and including the duration of a full shift

-Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds on a regular basis

-Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions

-Ability to safely and efficiently navigate a fast-paced, crowded dining environment

-Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, including exposure to varying temperatures and kitchen heat

-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members

Join Our Team

If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic team that values hospitality, teamwork, and excellence, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Bistro experience at Childress Vineyards.