Rooftop Izakaya Host - Guest Experience Leader

The Apollo Restaurant Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenjo, opening this November in Sydney, is seeking a full-time Host to set the tone from guest arrival. The role sits at the entrance of a 100-seat rooftop izakaya led by Head Chef Freddy Lim, aligned with The Apollo Restaurant Group’s standards of hospitality.

You will welcome guests, manage bookings, and ensure seamless seating and communication across the door, floor and management teams while delivering warm, attentive service to every guest.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Host in a busy restaurant or premium hospitality environment would be ideal.
• Available to work a full-time roster that includes evenings and weekends.
• Able to learn regular guests and manage bookings with warmth and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and setting the tone for their experience.
• Managing reservations, walk-ins, waitlists and seating plans.
• Keeping communication clear between the door, floor and management teams.
• Learning our regular guests and making every visit feel personal.
• Responding to guest enquiries with warmth and attention.
• Helping the restaurant move smoothly through busy services.
• Representing Tenjo with confidence, care and genuine hospitality.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication

Reservation systems

Job description

Tenjo, opening this November in Sydney, is seeking a full-time Host to set the tone from guest arrival. The role sits at the entrance of a 100-seat rooftop izakaya led by Head Chef Freddy Lim, aligned with The Apollo Restaurant Group’s standards of hospitality.

You will welcome guests, manage bookings, and ensure seamless seating and communication across the door, floor and management teams while delivering warm, attentive service to every guest.