Host
Company: The Friendly Toast
Role summary
Host is a role at The Friendly Toast in Dedham, Massachusetts, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-06. Salary: USD 15–16 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Host
- Company
- The Friendly Toast
- Location
- Dedham, Massachusetts, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 15–16 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-06
Job description
Description
The Friendly Toast is a unique “all day brunch and bar” restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. While we may have a passion for mimosas and tots, we prioritize people and community over all else. We pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality.
The Friendly Toast is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Ambassador (host) to join our team. As a Toast ambassador, you will be the first point of contact for our guests and responsible for creating a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for our customers.
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve on the fly
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
A passion for food and willingness to learn about our menu offerings
Reliable and punctual
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the restaurant industry, while working in a fun and inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply for our ambassador position at The Friendly Toast. Come join us and find out if you're Team Pancakes or Team Waffles?
Requirements
Toast Perks
40 hours of sick time each year
Paid Time Off after 1 year of full-time employment
Time and a half on designated holidays
Health and dental benefits for full-time team members
Other supplementary benefits available
401k plan options with Employer Match
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts and Meals
Referral Program
Major Responsibilities:
Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests, informs them of specials.
All guests must be treated in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
Take names on a waiting list.
Run the floor plan board.
Observes tables and keep track of clean, dirty and occupied tables.
Takes guest information and quotes wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.
Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.
Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
Interacts with guests in and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.
May be required to fill to go orders, if applicable.
Maintain restrooms throughout shift.
Other duties as directed.
Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating phones, computers/iPads, printers, and other office equipment.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.