Restaurant Host/hostess

Job Posting: Host / Hostess

Location: Sandbridge Island Restaurant — Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Seasonal & Year-Round Options)

About Us

Sandbridge Island Restaurant is a favorite local destination serving fresh local seafood, steaks, pizza, and coastal classics in a laid-back, welcoming environment. Located right at the gateway to Sandbridge Beach, we pride ourselves on exceptional hospitality, fast-paced service, and creating memorable dining experiences for locals and vacationers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Greeting & Seating: Warmly welcome guests upon arrival, manage the waitlist efficiently, and seat parties according to server rotation to ensure smooth dining room flow.
• Reservation & Waitlist Management: Answer incoming phone calls, take reservations, manage takeout/delivery order inquiries, and provide accurate wait-time estimates during peak dining hours.
• Table & Dining Room Prep: Ensure front-of-house areas, host stations, menus, and seating areas are clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift.
• Communication & Support: Coordinate closely with servers, bussers, and kitchen staff to clear tables quickly and maintain continuous communication on table availability.
• Guest Satisfaction: Assist departing guests, thank them for dining with us, and promptly address or escalate any guest concerns to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous customer service or restaurant experience preferred, but willing to train positive, dependable individuals.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, energetic personality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (especially during peak beach season and weekends).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + tip share
• Employee meal discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, supportive, seaside team culture

Sandbridge Island Restaurant has been a favorite spot for locals and those just here to visit since 2006. We invite you to come and join us for lunch, pizza, dinner, or just a few drinks. You will find that we are one of the most relaxing spots in Virginia Beach with a great view of the ocean and a fun family atmosphere. We are winners in 5 categories for Best of the Beach Competition. We won Gold for Best Kept Secret and Best Deck & Outdoor Dining – and Bronze for Best Pizza, Best Ribs and Best Local’s Hangout.