Experienced Host for Busy Waterside Restaurant

Coriander Kitchen & Farm — Detroit (Jefferson-Chalmers, canal-side)
$15+/hour + tips (based on experience)

Coriander Kitchen & Farm is a woman-owned restaurant and bar on Detroit’s east side, tucked into a former marina along the canals.

We’re a high-volume, seasonal restaurant with a very specific energy — warm, a little chaotic, deeply human. We often call it “drunk grandma”: welcoming, a little loose, but always caring.

We’re looking for an experienced host who knows how to run a door, not just stand at one.

What this role actually is:

You are the first and last impression of Coriander.

You’re not just greeting guests — you’re:

• Setting expectations before problems happen
• Managing the flow between indoor dining, the greenhouse, and canal-side tables
• Navigating walk-ins, reservations, weather shifts, and wait times — often all at once
• Keeping your composure and warmth, even when things get busy or complicated

This is a role for someone who can stay grounded, think ahead, and communicate clearly under pressure.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience hosting in a busy restaurant (required)
• Strong presence — warm, confident, and direct
• Ability to manage a waitlist and seating chart without getting overwhelmed
• Clear communicator — with guests and the team
• Comfortable making quick decisions and adjusting on the fly
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors in all weather
• A natural sense of hospitality — you care how people feel when they walk in

This is not a good fit for someone who is shy, passive, or easily flustered.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Tock or another reservation system
• Experience managing both reservations and walk-in volume

Schedule:

Dinner and weekend availability required
Seasonal volume increases significantly in spring/summer

What we offer:

• $15+/hour + tips (higher starting rate for strong candidates)
• Staff meals during shifts
• Dining + merch discounts
• A supportive, experienced team
• A workplace where hospitality actually matters

How to apply:

Send a resume or a short note answering:

• What makes someone great at hosting in a busy restaurant?
• How do you handle guests when there’s a wait or something goes wrong?

Applications without responses will not be considered.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How do you handle guests when there’s a wait or something goes wrong?
• Do you have experience using Tock or another reservation platform?

Experience:

• Host: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person