Host / Hostess
ABOUT THE ROLE
Smoke & Maple is a modern gastropub built around elevated comfort food, interesting cocktails, great beer, and polished hospitality that never feels stiff.
Our style is Rustic Refined. That means familiar food done with more intention. Drinks that feel thoughtful without trying too hard. Service that feels warm, sharp, and human. The space brings together dark maple wood, leather, open industrial architecture, large windows, and old Florida character to create a room with real energy.
We are building a restaurant where people come for dinner, settle in for drinks, bring friends, celebrate milestones, meet clients, and stay longer than they planned.
For the right Host, this is an opportunity to help shape the first impression of one of the most exciting new restaurants Palm Beach Gardens has seen in years.
Hosts at Smoke & Maple are responsible for creating a warm, organized, and polished first impression for every guest who walks through the door. This role sets the tone for the entire dining experience.
You will greet guests, manage reservations, coordinate seating, support the flow of the dining room, and work closely with servers, bartenders, managers, and the kitchen team to keep service moving smoothly.
The right candidate is calm, friendly, sharp, and organized. You know how to make people feel welcome, even when the room is full and the waitlist is getting spicy.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous host, restaurant, hospitality, or guest-facing experience preferred
- Strong communication and people skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and professional during busy service
- Comfortable managing reservations, waitlists, and guest flow
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume shifts
- Professional appearance and dependable work ethic
- Team-first attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed
- Strong attention to detail
- Friendly, confident, and welcoming personality
- Ability to stand for extended periods during service