Host | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Host | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club Location US-KS-Lawrence Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago(7/13/2026 9:49 AM) Job ID 2026-33146 Location Name University of Kansas Social Club Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-KS-Lawrence Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 66045 Location : Address 1651 Naismith Drive Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/16/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary Join the team at the Naismith Club, located in the historic Allen Fieldhouse. This is an exciting opportunity for a personable and guest-focused Host to deliver outstanding first impressions in a high-volume, quality-driven environment. This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$15.00 and is tip eligible. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until October 16, 2026. Responsibilities Welcoming guests with a warm and professional approach, creating an exceptional first impressionManaging reservations, guest arrivals, and seating plans to ensure smooth service flowAssisting with guest enquiries and providing knowledgeable information about the restaurant and venueCoordinating with the front-of-house team to maximise table management and guest satisfactionMaintaining a professional and welcoming reception area at all timesMaintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.Provides quick, attentive, friendly, and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.Ensures that food items are served at the proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.Pre-bus tables and fully bus tables when necessary during peak periods.Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.Maintains a professional and clean appearance.Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered Qualifications Minimum of 6 months working in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment is preferredPrevious experience as a Host, Receptionist, or in a customer-facing hospitality role is preferredMust have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related food service job experience.Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and other required compliance trainings.Ability to work in a team-oriented event-driven environment.Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environmentOutstanding communication and guest engagement skillsConfident and charismatic personality with a passion for delivering exceptional serviceStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to remain calm and professional in a busy,...