Host

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm; Broadlands (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Training provided

401k with match

Restaurant discounts

Meal discount

Health plan

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth

Job summary

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm in Ashburn, VA is seeking a friendly Host to greet guests, guide seating, and support servers in a fast-paced dining environment.

This on-site role offers pay of $13-17 per hour with flexible scheduling, access to comprehensive training, health benefits, a 401k with match, and generous restaurant and meal discounts as part of Clyde's Restaurant Group.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service.
• Problem solvers who can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest in a friendly manner as they enter the restaurant.
• Escort guests to tables and assist servers with duties.
• Answer the phone promptly with a friendly greeting.
• Check the host podium and prepare materials at shift start and end.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining area and restrooms.
• Manage reservations and seating arrangements for large parties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hospitality

Multitasking

Flexible availability

Job description

Pay Range: $13-17 / hour

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

Description

Pay Range: $13-17 / hour

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm is the place for you. As a unique establishment set in a restored 18th-century farm and part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV area, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences.

Located in Ashburn, VA, we offer free parking for our employees and are conveniently situated near local bus routes, making us easily accessible for all.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A HOST

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

What We Look For In a Host

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service
• Problem solvers who can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

What You Will Do As a Host

• Greet every guest in a friendly manner as they enter the restaurant
• Check the host podium for complete setup of materials and supplies at the start and end of the shift
• Clean menu covers, replace old or worn menus, and distribute them to bars and dining rooms
• Escort guests to requested and/or prearranged tables
• Assist servers with duties such as resetting tables or fulfilling guest requests
• Answer the phone promptly with a friendly and cordial greeting
• Communicate with customers and vendors, relay incoming calls to the appropriate people, and take messages
• Actively listen patiently and politely to customer inquiries and complaints, providing specific and accurate information about the restaurant operation, directions to the restaurant, and menu information
• Direct customer complaints and other problematical calls to the appropriate people; answer inquiries about reservations, review reservations, review reservation book, and inform customers about seating availability and accurately record reservations
• Prepare menus and reservations for the arrangement of tables and chairs for large parties
• Assist and direct personnel in the arrangement of tables and chairs for large parties
• Bid all departing parties a closing salutation and “Thank You”
• Inspect bathrooms; clean and restock bathrooms with supplies as needed
• Check back at tables to ensure customer satisfaction and to work on customer relations

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.