Guest Experience Host - Welcoming, Seating & Service

Jaleo DC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.

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