Host

Goode Company Restaurants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness resources

Weekly payroll

Food discounts

Job summary

Credence Fine Dining and Sidebar in Houston, TX are seeking a dedicated Host to greet guests and support a refined dining experience. You will manage reservations via OpenTable, guide guests to tables, and assist with guest inquiries with courtesy and accuracy.

We require sales-minded hospitality professionals who value excellent service, teamwork, and a polished demeanor. This is a full-time opportunity with growth potential within Levi Goode Brands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in fine dining preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, genuine welcome and assist guests with directions and requests.
• Manage phone operations and OpenTable reservations.
• Maintain a polished appearance and uphold service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality passion

Flexible schedule

Team player

Sanitary practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

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Host

Full Time Restaurants Credence & Sidebar, Houston, TX, US

Credence Fine Dining Host

At Credence, we're not just serving food; we're crafting an experience. Credence artfully narrates Levi Goode's story with sophistication and refinement. Drawing inspiration from South Texas ranches, our menu is a tribute to fresh Gulf seafood, premium Texas beef, and beloved Southern classics, all elevated by our signature live-fire cooking. Sidebar, an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail bar draws inspiration from the early-1900s Texas oil boom and will be discreetly connected to Credence. With Credence and Sidebar, we're reshaping the landscape of fine dining and mixology, and we want you to be a part of it.

Position Summary:

The guest experience is very important to us, and the Host position is key to honoring that commitment. We are searching for career-minded hospitality professionals with exceptional drive and people skills. As a Host at Credence, you understand the fine balance of service. You help provide exceptional hospitality to our guests in a timely, courteous, efficient, organized, and accurate manner. They are polite and friendly to guests, and colleagues alike. They understand the importance of and embody Levi Goode Brand’s high standards of service, presentation, and cleanliness. The Host serves as both the first and last impression for our guests, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in service and hospitality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and execute responsibilities with elevated verbiage and refined elegance.
• Adhere to our uniform and grooming standards for a polished, professional image at all times.
• Stay informed about restaurant operations and menu details to confidently respond to guest inquiries.
• Lead with a warm and genuine welcome, expressing heartfelt gratitude to every guest.
• Express genuine appreciation with a sincere "Thank You" upon guests ' departure, inviting them to return and experience our exceptional atmosphere again.
• Acknowledge guest’s right-of-way and actively assists guests with directions or special requests.
• Extend the courtesy of opening doors for guests as they enter or exit the restaurant.
• Effectively manage phone operations.
• Keep the entryway clean, assisting with table turnover as necessary to ensure efficient service.
• Efficiently manage OpenTable, providing guests with accurate wait time estimates.
• Recognize opportunities to provide guests with an organic hospitality moment and execute the action.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma preferred
• Previous experience in fine dining restaurants preferred
• Previous experience with OpenTable software preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Passion for culinary arts and hospitality
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Able to work days , evenings, weekends, and holidays
• TABC and Food Handler Certified
• Medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year (part-time)
• Access to wellness resources and support services
• Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours.
• Food Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Levi Goode Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.