Host - Velocity Bar + Kitchen

Overview

Welcome guests with warmth and hospitality as a Host at Velocity Bar + Kitchen
, where you'll be the first point of contact for our valued customers. As a Host, you will create a positive first impression by greeting guests, managing reservations, and seating them promptly. Your welcoming demeanor will contribute to our mission of providing delicious, fresh food and affordable family fun in a championing community environment. If you have a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences, enjoy working in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere, and want to be part of a team that supports local communities, we invite you to join Velocity Bar + Kitchen as a Host!

• Warmly greet and welcome guests upon arrival, providing a friendly first impression.
• Manage reservations and waiting lists, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
• Communicate with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate seating and service.
• Handle guest inquiries, providing information about the restaurant and menu options.
• Maintain a clean and organized host stand and waiting area.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, high chairs, booster seats).
• Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
• Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.
• Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast-paced setting.

Velocity Bar + Kitchen is an elevated, craft‑driven neighborhood restaurant where fresh, made‑from‑scratch food and warm hospitality come together. The brand focuses on quality, approachable innovation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels modern while staying true to the comfort of a community favorite. We’re building a team that represents this new chapter with pride, energy, and genuine care for every guest.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are built upon values: do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits; see our website for more information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.