Host

Tower 23 Hotel and JRDN Restaurant; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + tips

Paid sick time after 90 days

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

JRDN Restaurant at Tower23 Hotel in San Diego is seeking Hosts to join a high-volume, up‑market dining team. You are the first and last impression of guests and help ensure smooth seating and flow throughout service.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, escorting to tables, managing wait times and reservations, and assisting the kitchen and servers as needed. A passion for exceptional customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, up-market restaurant environment is preferred.
• Strong guest service mindset with a focus on first and last impression.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as they enter.
• Escort guests to their tables.
• Provide guests with estimated wait times.
• Manage table rotations and balance workload for servers.
• Assist guests with reservations in the reservations system.
• Support kitchen staff as needed.
• Perform additional restaurant tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Guest service

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Who We Are

JRDN Restaurant is Tower23 Hotel's 10,000 square foot award-winning contemporary oceanfront steak and seafood restaurant, featuring casually sophisticated cuisine for lunch + dinner daily, and weekend brunch. The restaurant entices guests with a California-fresh menu that can be experienced in the modern lounge or on the oceanfront terrace.

JRDN Restaurant is currently seeking Hosts to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience working in a high-volume, up-market restaurant environment to continue the tradition of excellence and service for which JRDN is known. The host is the first and last impression of our guests' dining experience. This key individual plays an important role in the success of our busy operation.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and warmly welcome guests as they walk through the front door
• Escort guests to their assigned tables
• Provide guests with accurate estimated wait times
• Manage table rotations assigning balanced sections to servers so staff workload remains fair
• Assist guests making reservations in our reservations system
• Support the kitchen team wherever help is needed
• Perform additional restaurant tasks as assigned by management

What We’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate will be energetic, organized, dependable, helpful and not afraid to greet guests!
• Previous host experience preferred
• A passion for providing exceptional customer service with a positive attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to hustle
• Valid San Diego Food Handler's Card or the ability to get one right after hire with company support
• Flexible availability - must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive hourly pay + tips
• Paid sick time after 90 days
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounts at all Eat, Drink and Sleep venues throughout California and Arizona
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A gorgeous oceanfront kitchen setting

PAY RATE: $17.75 per hour + tips

TOWER23 Hotel is San Diego's only luxury, lifestyle hotel on the beach. TOWER23 Hotel derives its name from lifeguard tower 23 positioned on Pacific Beach by the hotel. The exclusive resort community of La Jolla is just north of the hotel, while downtown San Diego, the airport, major business centers and popular area attractions are just minutes away. San Diego's vibrant beach life sets the stage for TOWER23's distinctive architecture and style.

Our Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.