Host

The Kitchen Restaurant Group; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift meals & discounts

Education reimbursement

Health, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

Flexible scheduling

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Selland Hospitality Group is seeking a friendly Host for Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento. You’ll greet guests, seat them, and help manage dining room flow with OpenTable. The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a memorable guest experience from the first greeting.

Prior host experience in fine dining is preferred. Benefits include competitive pay, shift meals, education reimbursements, health benefits, PTO, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Host experience in a fine dining setting.
• Experience operating OpenTable floorplan in a high-volume service.
• Active Responsible Beverage Serving (RBS) Card.
• Must be at least 18 years old with reliable transportation.
• Articulate communication skills, friendly and hospitable demeanor.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, manage dining room flow.
• Maintain OpenTable reservations and floorplan throughout shift.
• Communicate guest needs to managers and servers.
• Assist with phone inquiries and reservations.
• Keep host station clean and bussing as needed.
• Acknowledge departing guests to leave a positive impression.

Skills

Host experience

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Tools

OpenTable

Floorplan management

Job description

Description

Come join a team of thoughtful individuals who embody our core values of Hospitality, Teamwork, Excellence, Pride, and Positive Impact as we deliver memorable guest experiences starting from the very first greeting.

Position Summary Hosts are responsible for maintaining high customer service standards while greeting and seating guests, taking requests, and managing dining room flow. You will control floor moves in OpenTable to ensure balanced server rotations, manage phone calls and reservations, support table turn times, and maintain sanitary food handling and guest-area presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer an immediate, warm, and hospitable welcome to every guest arriving at the restaurant.
• Maintain, update, and manage the OpenTable reservation system and floorplan seamlessly throughout shift.
• Manage seating flow and server section rotations to ensure balanced service pacing.
• Articulately communicate guest needs, special requests, and dietary needs to floor managers and servers.
• Assist with phone inquiries, booking/confirming reservations, table bussing, and maintaining host station cleanliness.
• Warmly acknowledge departing guests to ensure a lasting positive impression.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: $16.90–$20.00 per hour + participation in daily tip pool (“WE MAKE GREAT TIPS!!” - Johnny)
• Dining Perks: FREE shift meals and employee discounts across all Selland Hospitality Group locations
• Reimbursements & Growth: $100 reimbursement plus Continued Education Reimbursements (WSET, Court of Masters, Pastry Certifications, etc.)
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (available for Part-Time AND Full-Time employees), Paid Sick Leave, and Mental Health Resources
• Full-Time Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with major holidays off (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl, Easter Sunday)
• Team Culture: Clear pathways for promotion from within, professional team dynamics, and regular employee celebrations for promotions, birthdays, and work anniversaries

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Host experience in a full-service fine dining setting.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain the OpenTable floorplan in a high-volume environment.
• Active Responsible Beverage Serving (RBS) Card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with reliable transportation.
• Articulate communication skills, a friendly and hospitable demeanor, and a team-first mindset.
• Ability to work various hours and days as business dictates.

About Selland Hospitality Group & Ella Dining Room and Bar For over 30 years, Selland Hospitality Group has set the Sacramento region's benchmark for farm-to-fork dining, quality, and hospitality across its acclaimed concepts, including the Michelin-starred Kitchen Restaurant. Located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Ella Dining Room and Bar is a Michelin-recognized fine dining establishment celebrated for culinary distinction, exceptional wine, and world-class service.

As a Host at Ella Dining Room and Bar, you are the crucial first impression of our restaurant. You start the guest experience off and set the tone for their entire visit by offering warm, gracious, and exceptional hospitality from the moment they step through our doors.

HOSPITALITY. EXCELLENCE. TEAMWORK. IMPACT. PRIDE.

Come be a part of our world-class team! Thank you for considering a career with Selland Hospitality Group.