Host
We are looking for a customer-focused Host to join our team! You will welcome guests, seat them in the restaurant and help them enjoy an exceptional dining experience.
Who You are
- Greet every guest with a friendly, upbeat attitude—the TapFam way!
- Seat guests at tables or in waiting areas, ensuring smooth and fair table rotation for the service team.
- Provide menus and inform guests of any current specials or promotions.
- Communicate server assignments so guests know who will be taking care of them.
- Manage the flow of guests in both dining and bar areas, providing accurate wait times when necessary.
- Answer the phone and direct calls appropriately.
- Handle all to-go orders and execute delivery orders promptly and accurately.
- Keep the host stand and entrance area neat, organized, and welcoming at all times.
- Be a team player—jump in to assist wherever needed to help the restaurant run smoothly.
- Previous experience as a host or server in a busy restaurant environment is a plus, but not required.
- A friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for creating great guest experiences.
- Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable greeting guests, answering questions, and providing clear information to both guests and team members.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- Team player mindset—you’re quick to lend a hand and keep things running smoothly.
- Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 30 lbs when needed.
At Tap Room, we are not just a company—we are a movement. A movement to redefine hospitality, build exceptional experiences, and create real career growth for our people.
- Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.
- Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership.
- Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.
- Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
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.
In 2011 Tap Room founders James Bonanno and David Johnson were both bartenders at a seasonal tiki bar. Between packed Long Island summer shifts, they would pass the time discussing their potential futures, which of course included what types of restaurants and bars they would eventually own. Those early conversations quickly became a little more serious when they learned of a potential available space on Main Street in Patchogue. They were determined to take the first step in making those dreams a reality.
They knew that they would need a little more than just personality to get started and after quickly learning that banks won’t lend to two broke friends in their mid-20s, they were able to piece together the initial capital from supportive friends and family. During the next several years, they worked … and worked… and worked to repay the people that believed in them before there was any reason to.
Hospitality is a hard idea to define precisely, but you notice when it’s there and you particularly notice when it’s not. From day one David and James sought to take the warmth and personality that you can feel at a traditional local pub, and combine it with elevated pub fare that would stand on its own. NO FROZEN APPS! With the Craft Beer boom just beginning, pairing their food with brand new and exciting beer options was a natural fit. To this day every Tap Room frequently rotates their draft menu, incorporating both national and local craft brewers. Discovering new beers, bringing back old favorites, and encouraging adventurous customers to order beer flights instead of just pints, and allowing them to fully explore everything the Craft Beer menu has to offer is what Tap Room is all about.
Whether it is unwinding after work, a birthday party, meeting up with a friend or a full-on celebration, James and David want everyone to feel welcome and appreciated. As the Tap Room grows their goal is to hold on to that spirit of hospitality and to share it with new and unique communities.
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* Food and Beverage Discounts
* Catering Discounts
* Employee Appreciation Parties (Holiday, End of the Summer)
* Employee outings (brewery tours, Six Flags, baseball games, and more!)
* Discounted Branded Merchandise
* Closed on Major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Easter, 4th of July)
* 401K with discretionary match (for salaried positions)
* Sales Incentives