Guest Experience Host - Welcoming Front-of-House

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO after 90 days

Referral bonuses

Plant-powered meals discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PLANTA is seeking a Host to ensure a warm, welcoming guest experience from entry to farewell. You will manage seating, reservations, and guest interactions while coordinating with leadership and kitchen staff to deliver a world-class dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented, professional demeanor. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is expected to support peak service times.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience using reservation systems.
• Well-spoken with excellent communication skills.
• Humble and relatable with a confident attitude.
• Remain highly detailed at all times.
• Professional appearance appropriate for a premier restaurant.
• Full-time flexible hours (days, nights, weekends, holidays) as required by the Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage seating and reservations to maximize service revenues.
• Provide world-class guest experiences through proactive service and accurate information.
• Coordinate with leadership and kitchen to relay guest needs and allergies.
• Ensure opening/closing checklists are completed and areas are clean and well-maintained.
• Communicate proactively with captains and management about guest flow and service needs.

Skills

Reservation systems

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Hospitality experience

Team oriented

Professional appearance

Flexible hours

Education

Hospitality degree or diploma (asset)

Tools

SevenRooms

Job description

PLANTA is seeking a Host to ensure a warm, welcoming guest experience from entry to farewell. You will manage seating, reservations, and guest interactions while coordinating with leadership and kitchen staff to deliver a world-class dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented, professional demeanor. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is expected to support peak service times.