Host

Planta Restaurants; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO after 90 days

Referral bonuses (unlimited)

50% dining discount at PLANTA brands

Job summary

PLANTA is seeking a Host to join our Bethesda restaurant team. You will greet guests, manage reservations, seat guests proactively, and ensure a warm, world-class guest experience from arrival to departure.

Prior experience in a fast-paced hospitality setting and strong communication are valued, along with a neat appearance and teamwork under pressure. You will work with SevenRooms for reservations, support leadership, and help maintain a clean, welcoming dining area while adapting to peaks in

Qualifications

• Fully understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced environment with similar standards.
• Experience using reservation systems.
• Well-spoken and excellent communication skills.
• Humble and relatable with a confident attitude.
• Remain highly detailed at all times.
• Respectful and professional with all interactions.
• Creativity in finding solutions to provide guests an exceptional experience.
• Ability to ease conflict and resolve issues.
• Team oriented with capability to work in a high stressed environment.
• High organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Professional appearance appropriate for a premier restaurant.
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized.
• Full time flexible hours as required with hiring manager.
• Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality, WSET, Prud’homme or equivalent asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage reservations to optimize seating and guest flow.
• Seat guests proactively and ensure accurate, timely service.
• Communicate guest needs to leadership, captains, and kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of host station and front entrance.
• Assist with pre-shift notes and daily service preparations.
• Collaborate with team to deliver world-class guest experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Conflict resolution

Guest service

Adaptability

Education

Hospitality degree or related

WSET/Prud’homme or equivalent asset

Tools

SevenRooms reservations system

Job description

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance offered for PLANTA employees.

Work/life balance is a priority — annual PTO starts 90 days after date of employment.

No limit on referral bonuses for sending Leadership and Team Members our way, paid after 180 days of successful employment.

50% off delicious plant-powered food at all full-service PLANTA concepts: PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.

Exciting career growth & development opportunities as part of an ever-expanding company: new restaurants and new positions are always on the horizon.

PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic, and dynamic individuals who lead with a focus on equity, productivity, and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to FUEL THE FUTUREand we do this across every corner of the hospitality industry, from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage, and beyond. Together, we craft exceptional guest experiences that leave a lasting impression.

At PLANTA, our passion for hospitality runs deep. It goes beyond delivering outstanding experiences for our guests; it's about nurturing and developing our team to become the next generation of industry leaders. We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients and embracing our social responsibility to create a more sustainable organization each day.

What you'll find at PLANTA is a culture fueled by our core values: Determined—we stand for change, and together, we plan to win. Humble—we make mistakes, but we own them and learn from them. Intentional—we genuinely care about the people and the world around us. Nourishing—we aim to leave our guests, communities, and team members in a better place. Evolving—we embrace change and champion flexibility as we grow together.

HOST

Reporting to the Restaurant Leader, the Host ensures that our guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience from the initial impression to the fond farewell. This individual understands above and beyond service and ensures guest satisfaction is the highest priority. They work as a team, to maximize service revenues by accommodating guests, reservations and walk-ins in a strategic manner. They are expected to greet all guests with enthusiasm, be well informed in all aspects of our offerings and provide our guests a world-class experience.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE:

• Champions the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
• Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees
• Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
• Warmly and graciously greet all incoming and departing guests
• Seat guests proactively, promptly, with genuine care to attention and detail
• Actively communicate with the Leadership team any issues or potential concerns relating to seating, guest experience or the ability of staff to service the business of their section
• Prepare and present all pre-shift notes for upcoming service (ie. PX’s, celebrations, etc.)
• Operate and maintain reservations systems and assign reservations daily on SevenRooms that is logical and appropriate
• Update reservation system with guest information and details
• Answer incoming calls, reservations and administer call backs
• Advise colleagues of guest special occasions, unique celebrations, concerns for allergies or other service needs which require special attention, once known
• Relaying the necessary information in regards to allergies and guest requests to management, respective captain, and kitchen
• Constant communication with captains and management to ensure out times are provided, guests are dining within appropriate times, and resets are completed in an efficient manner
• Ensure opening, closing and weekly checklists are being used and all tasks on said checklists are being completed
• Ensure that all areas of the restaurant under Host's purview are well maintained and kept clean at all times including the host stands, all front entrance windows, floors and mats, mirrors and chrome, and washrooms
• Communicate with leadership on any need to know information regarding restaurant or Host specific needs.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned to the Host team such as MyCheck integration or take out order management

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Fully understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar, fast paced environment with similar standards
• Experience using reservation systems
• Well-spoken and excellent communication skills
• Humble and relatable with a confident attitude
• Remain highly detailed at all times
• Respectful and professional with all interactions
• Creativity in finding solutions to provide guests an exceptional experience
• Ability to ease conflict and resolve issues
• Team oriented with capability to work in a high stressed environment
• High organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Professional appearance appropriate for a premier restaurant
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized
• Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality, WSET, Prud’homme or equivalent considered an asset
• Full time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays) or as agreed with your hiring manager

At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach.

PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Americas with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.

At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach.

PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code And the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.