Hospitality Hostess — Warm Welcome, Flexible Schedule

Riggs D.C; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Lore Group hotel nights

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lyle Washington DC is seeking a Full Time Hostess to create a warm, welcoming first impression for every guest. You will greet guests, manage reservations and seat guests, helping maintain smooth dining flow.

The ideal candidate is personable, organized, calm under pressure, and passionate about hospitality. Strong communication, teamwork, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or guest service experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, poised, and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a team-oriented and guest-first mindset
• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a warm, friendly, and genuine manner upon arrival
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and table assignments to support smooth service flow
• Escort guests to their tables and provide a welcoming introduction to the dining experience
• Maintain awareness of dining room flow, table status, and guest needs throughout service
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, managers, and kitchen teams to support seamless guest satisfaction
• Answer guest questions regarding menus, restaurant hours, and hotel offerings as needed
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the host stand, entry, and dining room areas
• Support opening and closing side work duties as assigned
• Handle guest concerns or special requests with professionalism and care, escalating when appropriate
• Uphold company policies, service standards, and the overall Lyle guest experience

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

Lyle Washington DC is seeking a Full Time Hostess to create a warm, welcoming first impression for every guest. You will greet guests, manage reservations and seat guests, helping maintain smooth dining flow.

The ideal candidate is personable, organized, calm under pressure, and passionate about hospitality. Strong communication, teamwork, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays are essential.