Guest Experience Host Front of House

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary employee meals

Discounts for staff

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue seeks a polished, energetic Host to warmly welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and coordinate with the front‑of‑house team to ensure a smooth dining room flow.

You will be the first and last impression of the Ascend experience, requiring strong English communication, organization in a fast-paced environment, and a customer‑focused approach. Prior hosting experience is preferred, and a Washington DOH card may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Host or similar front-of-house role preferred.
• Excellent English communication with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to input orders and post transactions in Aloha POS accurately.
• Five years’ experience as a host or assistant host is typical for this level.
• Ability to read safety and operating instructions and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as they arrive.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and guest information accurately.
• Communicate with managers, servers, and team about reservations and table availability.
• Answer phone inquiries and assist guests with questions.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Tools

Aloha POS

Job description

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue seeks a polished, energetic Host to warmly welcome guests, manage reservations and seating, and coordinate with the front‑of‑house team to ensure a smooth dining room flow.

You will be the first and last impression of the Ascend experience, requiring strong English communication, organization in a fast-paced environment, and a customer‑focused approach. Prior hosting experience is preferred, and a Washington DOH card may be required.