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Hosts, booked in minutes.

W-2 hosts for restaurants jobs of every size. Background-checked, insured and briefed before they arrive, with a live dispatcher behind every shift.

All-in from $19.50/hr*Typical pay $12.50$17.50/hr + tips* Restaurants

The job

What our hosts do.

The core duties. Add anything specific to your site on the order and we brief the worker before the shift.

01Greet and seat guests
02Manage the waitlist and reservations
03Answer phones and to-go orders

Certifications

No special license is usually required for this role. If your site needs one, such as a food handler card or a site orientation, add it to the order and we'll match workers who have it.

Every worker

  • W-2 employee of Crew Staffing Pros
  • Covered by our workers' comp
  • Background-checked
  • Safety orientation before first shift

Pay and rates

Both numbers, out in the open.

Workers see their pay before they accept a shift. You see the indicative all-in rate before you book. The difference covers everything it takes to put a host on your site legally and safely.

Worker payHourly pay, plus tips where you allow them
Taxes and compPayroll taxes, workers' comp and liability insurance
ScreeningBackground checks and certification checks
DispatchLive dispatch line, replacements and support

Typical worker pay

per hour, plus tips where allowed

$12.50$17.50

Indicative all-in rate

what you pay per hour

$19.50$21.50

Estimates. Worker pay is a typical U.S. range based on public wage data; local pay varies. The all-in rate covers pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, insurance, screening and dispatch, and is confirmed by your dispatcher for your city, shift and certifications.

Order checklist

What to include in your order.

Put these on the order and your hosts arrive dressed, equipped and knowing where to go. It takes two minutes and saves an hour on site.

1Dress codee.g. all-black, black non-slip shoes, apron supplied or not
2Tip policyPooled, kept by worker, or none, so workers know upfront
3Service timesArrival time vs. doors vs. last seating
4POS and menuWhich POS you use and a menu or allergen sheet
5Back-door detailsParking, staff entrance and the manager to ask for
6Shift meal and breaksWhether a staff meal is provided and your break routine

Our order form has a field for attire, PPE and tools, and one for duties, parking and your on-site contact.

FAQ

Host staffing questions.

More in our full FAQ.

Our indicative all-in rate for a host is about $19.50–$21.50 per hour. That covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, insurance, screening and dispatch. It's an estimate: your dispatcher confirms the exact rate for your city, shift and certifications before you book.

A typical U.S. range is about $12.50–$17.50 per hour, plus tips where the client allows them. This is an estimate based on public wage data; local pay varies by city and shift. The pay for each shift is shown before you accept it.

Many orders are filled the same day or next day, especially in metros with an active crew. Put your start time on the order and a dispatcher will confirm what we can deliver before you commit.

This role usually needs no special license. If your site requires something specific, such as a food handler card or a safety orientation, add it to the order and we'll match workers who have it.

Every worker is a W-2 employee of Crew Staffing Pros, background-checked and covered by our workers' compensation. You don't take on the classification risk that comes with 1099 gig apps.

Apply online or text us at (800) 000-0000. No resume needed. Once you're approved you can pick restaurants shifts that fit your schedule and get next-day pay.

Need hosts? Let's go.

Tell us what you need and get an all-in estimate in under a minute.

Or call dispatch: (800) 000-0000

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