The Depots's daily purpose is to craft excellence in all we do so as to foster authentic hospitality for our guests and each other. Our commitment to excellence, growth, hospitality, & teamwork define our restaurant group. We look for individuals to join our team who have integrity, practice authenticity, maintain a positive attitude while at work, and understand the importance of putting in maximum effort daily.

At The Depot we focus on sustainably sourced & fresh seafood, high quality proteins, and locally grown produce on our ever-evolving and globally inspired menu. We compliment our incredible cuisine with a wide array of spirits, a boutique wine selection, rotating beer options, and a creative craft cocktail program.

We are looking for a customer-focused Host to join our team! You will be welcoming guests, seating them in the restaurant, and helping ensure they enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.

Responsibilities:

Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
Provide guests with menus
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings
Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages
Answer the phone.
Take to-go orders when necessary.
Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests.

Qualifications:

Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred
Friendly and customer-focused personality
Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone
Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
Daytime & Night time availability required

Complete our short application today!

Compensation: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Depot

Plating up Auburn’s finest and freshest seafood, The Depot is a modern grilled gulf-coastal brasserie in Auburn’s Historic Train Depot. With a globally inspired menu by Executive Chef & Co-Owner, Scott Simpson, The Depot is elevating the cuisine in Auburn. The Depot is proud to be the first restaurant in the State of Alabama to receive the prestigious James Beard Smart Catch Leader Award for our commitment to serve sustainable and responsibly harvested seafood. Six year winner of the Wine Spectator Excellence award, The Depot features an internationally recognized wine program featuring award-winning varieties from around the globe. The food echoes from the past also honoring Alabama’s southern heritage and is cooked simply and spectacularly. Simple and spectacular, these are the principles of the Depot.

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One of our incredible bartenders creating a craft cocktail

The culinary team, under the leadership of our Executive Chef, planning the nightly specials

Fresh & Sustainable seafood created with a worldly flair

A delicious and wide selection of raw oysters

A Well-Rounded Workplace with Lots of Benefits

Weekly Pay

Get paid every week!

Highly competitive base wages + culinary fee tips that are based on volume of food produced as a culinary team

Free Access to Teladoc Services

Free access for employee, spouse, and dependents to Teladoc services. Services include virtual general medical appointments 24/7, mental health & behavioral health therapy with live therapist, nutrition advice, expert medical advice, neck & back pain management, and dermatology consultations.

Company Subsidized Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees

Plans serviced by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental Insurance Access for Full-Time Employees

Access to Aflac Additional Subsidized Insurances

Discounted Employee Meals

25% off meals at your restaurant

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