Guest Experience Host - Welcoming, Seating & Service

Jaleo DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Pet insurance

Food discount

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Jaleo DC by José Andrés Group is seeking a friendly host to welcome guests and support a positive dining experience. You will greet guests, manage the wait list, seat customers, and coordinate with the serving team to optimize seating.

Proactive hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to stand for long periods are essential. Knowledge of menus and service ware helps you guide guests and maintain a clean, organized host stand.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.

Responsibilities

• Greet and thank each guest entering or leaving the restaurant.
• Seat guests at a suitable table or in waiting areas and remove extra place settings.
• Manage the wait list and proactively communicate accurate seating times.
• Provide guests with menus and inform guests of specialties and features.
• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

Skills

Table settings

Service ware knowledge

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Communication

Standing for long periods

Lifting objects

Job description

Jaleo DC by José Andrés Group is seeking a friendly host to welcome guests and support a positive dining experience. You will greet guests, manage the wait list, seat customers, and coordinate with the serving team to optimize seating.

Proactive hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to stand for long periods are essential. Knowledge of menus and service ware helps you guide guests and maintain a clean, organized host stand.