Dinosaur Bar-B-Que began in 1983 as a mobile concession unit serving great Bar-B-Que throughout the Northeast. In 1988, the company opened its first restaurant in Syracuse and has continued to grow to six locations serving delicious Bar-B-Que throughout New York State. We are currently looking for a Host to join our Troy team!
At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, fresh, homemade and high quality aren’t just catchwords; they’re our foundation. From our hickory-smoked Bar-B-Que and homemade salads and sides to our sauces and dry rubs, our commitment to quality is unyielding. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has gained a reputation far and wide for serving some of the best BBQ in the country in a vibrant and lively setting.
Why work for us:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Host’s role is to provide exceptional service and make our guests feel welcome at all times. Friendly and timely interaction with Guests and Team Members are at the core of the Host's role. Hosts welcome Guests, seat Guests, answer questions, support cooperative service, follow up to ensure each Guest’s needs are satisfied in a friendly manner, and encouraging Guests to return. Hosts also answer the telephone and direct Guests as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Since 1988, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Dino BBQ) has been serving up mouth-watering food and serious suds to thousands of hungry diners craving some of the most authentic Southern barbeque and regional craft brews this side of the Mason Dixon Line. Dino BBQ continues to be a recognized leader in the world of barbecue restaurants with a brand that currently includes seven locations (New York – Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Troy, Harlem and Brooklyn; Newark, NJ0 Co-founder and owner John Stage started Dino BBQ by feeding bikers at various events and festivals along the east coast and has built his operation as a nationally known brand which includes a catering division, a line of BBQ sauces and rubs and a successful cookbook, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (Ten Speed Press; 2001). Stage’s menus are firmly rooted in the traditions of southern barbecue and influenced by flavors that give Dino BBQ’s dishes their own distinctive character. “That’s one of the secrets of great barbecue,” says Stage, “staying committed to tradition, but finding your own stamp and signature.”
In 2015 Dinosaur was named one of the 50 Restaurants of the Future to look out for by Restaurant Business Magazine based on its growth potential. http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/data/future-fifty