Guest Experience Host — Fast-Paced Restaurant Front Desk

Eataly North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Host to greet, seat, and bid farewell to guests while maintaining smooth restaurant operations. This role reports to the Restaurant Manager and plays a key part in guest flow and seating arrangements.

Responsibilities include managing reservations where allowed, updating waitlists, and coordinating with servers and managers to ensure a positive dining experience. On-site work with a flexible schedule is required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the dining room during service and relays information to managers and staff.
• Maintains a current waitlist and seating chart using a computerized system.
• Takes and manages reservations where allowed.
• Balances guest flow among service stations and guides guests to tables.
• Informs guests when tables are ready, escorts to table, provides menus and introduces the server.
• Assists servers and bussers to maintain service efficiency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eataly North America is seeking a Host to greet, seat, and bid farewell to guests while maintaining smooth restaurant operations. This role reports to the Restaurant Manager and plays a key part in guest flow and seating arrangements.

Responsibilities include managing reservations where allowed, updating waitlists, and coordinating with servers and managers to ensure a positive dining experience. On-site work with a flexible schedule is required, including evenings and weekends.