Front Desk - Host
Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you made someone's first impression of a place better.
What they are checking: Whether they naturally bring the friendly energy that a host role depends on.
Tell me about a time you had to stay calm when a lot of people wanted your attention at once.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle pressure without getting short with guests or coworkers.
Why do you want to be the face of Dave & Buster's at the front door?
What they are checking: Whether they enjoy greeting and helping people, which shows in every guest interaction.
What would you do
You are the first person guests see. A family of eight walks in on a Saturday and there is a forty-minute wait. What do you say?
What they are checking: Whether they can give honest wait times warmly and offer options like games so guests stay instead of leaving.
A guest on the phone wants to book a party and asks questions you cannot answer. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay helpful, take good notes, and connect the caller with the right person rather than guessing.
A guest leaving says their food was cold and they will not be back. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they listen, apologize sincerely and get a manager, which is how a farewell can save a guest.
A group arrives that seems very intoxicated before they even get inside. What would you do?
What they are checking: Whether they notice safety issues and alert a manager right away instead of seating them anyway.
About the work
The front desk handles game rentals, merchandise sales and phones. How would you keep all three going when it gets busy?
What they are checking: Whether they can juggle several duties at once without leaving guests or callers ignored.
How would you seat guests so servers get a fair share of tables and the kitchen is not flooded all at once?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that seating rotation affects service quality, not just where people sit.
How do you prepare the host stand before your shift starts?
What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead with menus, supplies and seating charts so the rush goes smoothly.
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