Host / Cashier - FOH in TUKWILA, Washington at Trappers Sushi Co Tukwila

The Overview

The Host/Cashier is the first point of contact for every guest and plays a key role in delivering the warm, welcoming experience Trapper’s Sushi is known for. This role is responsible for greeting guests, managing the flow of the dining room, handling payments, and maintaining an organized and efficient front-of-house environment.

Pay: $21.65/hour + Tips

What We're Looking For

• Prior host, cashier, or customer service experience preferred
• Great multitasking and communication skills
• Positive, professional, and calm under pressure
• Dependable and punctual
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

What You'll Do

• Greet every guest with genuine enthusiasm and a smile
• Manage the seating rotation and coordinate with servers for smooth service flow
• Handle to-go orders and accurately process payments
• Keep the lobby, menus, and host stand clean and organized
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Demonstrate and uphold all TRAPCHK Core Values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Honesty, and Kindness

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance: 80% employer paid after 60 days (with qualifying hours)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Referral Program
• Employee of the Month
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee meal discounts
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing, multi-state restaurant group

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous customer service or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail when entering orders, quoting wait times, or processing payments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must obtain a valid Food Handler’s Permit/State Food Worker Card prior to the first day of work (per state law).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking, bending, and reaching.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs (menus, to-go bags, supplies).
• Working in high-traffic areas with constant guest interaction.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions while managing front-door flow.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Trapper’s Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.