Host

Yakimono; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Job summary

Yakimono in Melbourne is seeking passionate Hosts to deliver exceptional service in a lively, high-volume dining room. You will coordinate orders, seating, and guest flow, ensuring guests feel welcomed from arrival to farewell.

The ideal candidate brings polished presentation, strong communication, and a genuine interest in hospitality. OpenTable familiarity is a plus, and full weekend availability is required to support peak service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Host in a vibrant, high-volume restaurant.
• Immaculate presentation and exceptional communication.
• Demonstrated experience in exceeding guest expectations.
• Adaptable and able to multi-task effectively.
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude.
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day to day operations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management.
• Experience with OpenTable favourable.
• Full availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate seating, guest flow and service needs within the restaurant.
• Deliver outstanding guest experience from arrival to departure.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Host experience

Excellent presentation

Communication

Guest experience

Multi-tasking

Can-do attitude

Outgoing

Attention to detail

Time management

Weekend availability

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

About Yakimono

A creative tribute to Japanese cuisine, Yakimono is an exuberant inner-urban Japanese eating house in the heart of the CBD. The colourful and high energy Yakimono joined the Lucas Collective family in late 2021.

About Lucas Collective

Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands —including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono and more.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for the industry’s best Hosts to join our team to deliver exceptional service to our guests. Coordinate and communicate a multitude of elements within the restaurant. You will be guest focused and bring a charismatic approach to your work.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Experience as a Host in a vibrant, high-volume restaurant
• Immaculate presentation and exceptional communication
• Demonstrated experience in exceeding guest expectations
• Adaptable and able to multi-task effectively
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day to day operations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding time management
• Experience with OpenTable favourable
• Full availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts

Working with Lucas Collective

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visitwww.lucascollective.com.

Lucas Collective is a company that values its people and its culture. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.

Make Lucas Collective your next — and best — career move.