Senior Front of House Host — Upscale Dining, Flexible Hours

Pasture of Balmoral; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasture of Balmoral in Mosman, NSW, seeks a Senior Front of House Host on a part-time or full-time basis. You will welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and work with the service team to maintain the dining room's sophisticated ambience.

Ideal candidates bring experience in fine dining front-of-house, superb communication, leadership ability, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a prestigious hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a front-of-house or host role within a fine dining or upscale setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing reservations and seating.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with reservations software and POS systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and professionally, setting a welcoming tone.
• Manage the host stand, reservations, seating, and wait times.
• Coordinate with front- and back-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain an organised reservations system and capture guest preferences.
• Handle guest inquiries with diplomacy and resolve issues promptly.
• Provide guidance to junior front-of-house team members.
• Keep entrances and dining areas immaculate and aligned with standards.
• Support the team during peak periods while remaining calm and professional.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction and the overall ambience.

Skills

Front of house leadership

Reservations software

POS systems

Excellent communication

Guest relations

Team mentoring

Tools

Reservations software

POS systems

Job description

Pasture of Balmoral in Mosman, NSW, seeks a Senior Front of House Host on a part-time or full-time basis. You will welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and work with the service team to maintain the dining room's sophisticated ambience.

Ideal candidates bring experience in fine dining front-of-house, superb communication, leadership ability, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a prestigious hospitality setting.