Host

Honda Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Honda Center is seeking a Host to join their team in Anaheim, California. The role requires greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring a hospitable atmosphere in an upscale dining environment. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and at least one year of experience as a host.

This part-time position offers competitive pay at $20.50 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting guests, maintaining a clean and organized host stand, and supporting the overall team to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 1-year experience working as a host in an upscale restaurant preferred.
• Works well with others and maintains effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and patrons upon arrival at the restaurant.
• Answer restaurant phone calls and assist with reservations.
• Maintain knowledge of restaurant happenings.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Host

Pay Details: The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.50 per hour. This is a part‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and patrons upon arrival at the restaurant with professionalism, customer service, and a hospitable attitude.
• Answer restaurant phone calls timely; assist with transferring calls, recording reservations, and processing take‑out orders.
• Review reservation list and ensure seating arrangement is in accordance to guests’ preferences and restaurant guidelines; escort guests to designated dining space.
• Organize and maintain host stand and entrance of the restaurant; keep menus clean, organized, and updated.
• Maintain knowledge of restaurant happenings, including menu updates, operational guidelines, service hours, and special offerings.
• Possess knowledge of complete menu offerings, including production specifications, ingredients, cooking times, presentation and packaging.
• Support all team members to ensure guests receive high‑quality service; provide notes and insights if guests have special requests.
• Assist team by clearing, cleaning, and pre‑setting tables for next party; ensure hospitable experience for all guests.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies.
• Understand and assist with execution of responsible alcohol service.
• Follow, adhere, and practice the Safety and Sanitation standards set forth by the Food & Beverage Department, including social distancing, use of face mask or covering, use of gloves when handling guest food, cleaning and sanitizing high‑contact surfaces, and frequent handwashing.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors and/or managers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 1‑year experience working as a host in an upscale restaurant preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, strong customer service and hospitality skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 20 lbs.
• Works well with others; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Flexible schedule: able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.