Host

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm; Broadlands (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive training

401k benefits

Restaurant discounts

Meal discount

Health plan

Wellness resources

Career growth

Discount program

Job summary

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm in Ashburn, VA is hiring a Host to greet guests, seat tables, and support servers in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You'll start with comprehensive training, flexible scheduling (part-time, full-time, or on-call), and opportunities for advancement within the Clyde's Restaurant Group.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a welcoming team culture. This role emphasizes hospitality, communication, multitasking, and delivering top-tier service while contributing

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, hardworking, hospitality-driven with top-tier service.
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest in a friendly manner.
• Escort guests to tables and manage reservations where needed.
• Assist servers with settings tables and fulfilling guest requests.
• Answer phone with courteous greeting and relay messages.
• Check and restock materials at shift start/end.
• Monitor cleanliness of dining areas and restrooms.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hospitality mindset

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Pay Range: $12.77 - $14.00 / hour
Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

Description
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.