Bar Host/Hostess Off The Record - 4.2 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $15.15 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Table assignment Greeting customers Nightclub experience Attention to detail Guest rapport building Full Job Description About Off The Record Some of life's greatest moments are marked with music — the kind that elicits a rush of nostalgia and emotion with a single familiar note. That's the premise of Off The Record. It's the Valley's first and only group singalong bar where the crowd is the entertainment. There are no karaoke machines. No solos. Just an entire room singing the most memorable anthems of all time, all together — all guided by professional DJs who have perfected the art of engaging and entertaining. We run DJ-led sing-along events where the energy never stops and the bar never slows down. If a packed room full of people singing at the top of their lungs sounds like your ideal work environment, read on. The Role You are the first person every guest meets and the last impression they carry out the door. At Off The Record, the host role is not a passive greeter position — you set the tone for the entire night. Your energy at the door, the way you welcome a group, and how smoothly you manage entry and seating directly shapes what guests think of this place before they've had a single drink.

You own the door:

ID verification, capacity awareness, guest list and reservation management, and VIP coordination. Without dedicated security staff, the host is also the first line of awareness at entry — which means you need to be warm, confident, and observant in equal measure. You are part of the party — starting at the door The host is the opening act. Before the DJ plays a note, before the first drink is poured, guests are forming their impression of Off The Record based on you. A warm, high-energy welcome at the door gets people excited before they're even inside. A flat or distracted one undercuts everything the team is building in the room. You are not a traffic cone at the entrance — you are the host of the party. Greet every group like you've been waiting for them specifically. When the room is singing and the energy peaks, you should feel it at the door and match it. Your enthusiasm is contagious and the line outside will feel it. High energy for a full late-night shift is a requirement, not a bonus. The last guest deserves the same welcome as the first. What you'll do Welcome every guest with energy and warmth — set the tone before they take a single step inside Verify ID for every guest who appears under 35 — no exceptions, no matter how busy the door gets Take payment for cover charge and distribute wristbands for sets to guests accordingly Manage the guest list and reservation log — know who is expected, when, and where they're seated before the night starts Coordinate VIP arrivals — walk groups to their section, introduce their server, and make the handoff feel seamless Track capacity in real time — know the legal limit, manage the door accordingly, and communicate wait times honestly and warmly Keep the line outside engaged — a wait at the door doesn't have to feel like a wait if the host owns the energy out there too Handle declined entry calmly and professionally — invalid ID, capacity holds, or policy violations require composure, not confrontation Flag any concerns about guest behavior or condition to the GM immediately — you are the first set of eyes on everyone who walks in What we're looking for Must have Warm, outgoing personality — you genuinely enjoy people and it shows without any effort Calm and composed under pressure — a busy door, an impatient guest, a capacity hold — none of it rattles you Organized and detail-oriented — you can manage a guest list, track capacity, and coordinate VIP arrivals simultaneously without dropping anything Genuine love of music and nightlife energy — you want to be in this environment, not just working in it Confident and assertive when needed — declining entry, managing a wait, or flagging a concern requires someone who can hold the line with a smile Reliable and punctual — every shift, every time. 18+ with valid AZ ID. Strong plus Prior host, door, or front-of-house experience in a bar or nightlife venue Experience managing a reservation system, guest list, or waitlist under pressure Familiarity with ID verification and responsible entry practices Nightclub, live music, or entertainment venue background specifically This role is not for you if Confrontation or an impatient guest makes you shut down — you need to stay warm and firm at the same time You prefer to blend into the background — this role requires a visible, energetic presence from open to close Loud music and late nights for hours at a time sounds exhausting rather than exciting You find it hard to say no — enforcing ID policy and capacity limits requires someone who can hold a firm line with grace

Pay:

From $15.15 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): How many years of bar/restaurant experience do you have?

Work Location:

In person