Fine Dining Host - Front of House Concierge

Innovative Dining Group; Manhattan Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach is hiring a Host to join our team. You will warmly greet guests, manage reservations, and seat parties while balancing flow across servers for a seamless dining experience.

Qualities include 2 years in a high-end restaurant, excellent communication, a positive attitude, and flexible availability for days, nights, and weekends. Must have a valid Food Handler Card and Alcohol Awareness Training.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years of experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication with guests and teammates.
• Positive, upbeat attitude and strong work ethic.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends.
• Valid Food Handler Card and Alcohol Awareness Training at hire.

Aufgaben

• Greet guests warmly and explain the restaurant concept.
• Seat parties based on guest preferences and balance flow.
• Provide menus and introduce servers.
• Record guest names when seating is limited and manage wait lists.
• Maintain a professional, courteous attitude with all guests.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Food Handler Card

Alcohol Awareness

Stand for long periods

18+

Ausbildung

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Description

BOA Steakhouse is now hiring HOST to join our team in Manhattan Beach!

BOA Steakhouse offers an unforgettable experience in the world of American steakhouse cuisine, based in Southern California and part of Innovative Dining Group's collection of trendy and exciting restaurants including Sushi Roku and Katana Robata & Sushi Bar. This innovative Steakhouse concept brings together a blend of inventive traditional dishes, a vibrant atmosphere, and an array of custom cocktails. With a commitment to providing unmatched hospitality, BOA Steakhouse has quickly become a go-to destination for tastemakers from around the world. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other at BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach.

What You’ll Do:

A Host’s duties primarily focus on ensuring that guests have a positive experience as soon as they walk through the door. Responsibilities include answering the phone, making reservations, greeting and seating guests, and answering questions about menu items and other general inquiries. Other specific hosting duties may include assisting management with administrative tasks and setting tables for guests.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival and explain our restaurant concept
• Seat parties based on guest preferences and balance customer flow in server sections
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and the number of people in the party
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time and always maintain a professional, courteous attitude when confronted with hostile, impatient or irate guests
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the host stand
• Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
• Clean menus of food and stains
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure a smooth and an efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Restaurant Manager or immediate supervisor
• Create a welcoming environment for guests by greeting them, thanking them, and saying “good-bye”
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Embody and deliver on exceptional service and hospitality

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• 2 years of previous and relevant experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure
• Strong communication skills, both with guests and teammates
• A positive, upbeat attitude with a strong work ethic
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends – we’re looking for team players who can adapt to the flow of the restaurant
• A valid Food Handler Card and Alcohol Awareness Training Certificate (must have upon hire)
• Ability to work standing for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and manage a physically demanding role
• Must be 18 years or older

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage everyone to respond.