HOST

Elephanterestaurants; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Employee dining benefits

Job summary

Èlephante is seeking Hosts for our Santa Monica rooftop restaurant to greet guests, manage reservations, and seat guests in a high‑volume setting.

The role requires polished, organized, hospitality‑driven individuals with strong guest service, communication, and multitasking skills. Nights, weekends, and holidays availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous host, reservations, or guest services experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to stay organized and composed during busy services.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and create a positive first impression.
• Manage the reservation book and waitlist using OpenTable.
• Seat guests efficiently while maintaining proper table pacing.
• Communicate with management and service teams to ensure smooth dining room flow.
• Provide accurate wait times and assist guests with reservation questions.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the host stand and entrance area.
• Assist with guest inquiries and special requests.

Skills

Guest services

Communication

Hospitality

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Availability nights/weekends

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

Description

Host

Èlephante – Santa Monica, CA
$20.00 per hour + tips

Èlephante is hiring Hosts to join our team at our iconic Santa Monica rooftop restaurant.

Èlephante is known for its high-energy atmosphere, coastal Italian cuisine, and one of the busiest dining rooms on the Westside. Our host team plays a critical role in setting the tone for the guest experience from the moment guests arrive.

We are looking for hosts who are polished, organized, and hospitality-driven, and who can confidently manage guest flow in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous host, reservations, or guest services experience preferred
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred
• Strong communication and guest service skills
• Professional and welcoming demeanor
• Ability to stay organized and composed during busy services
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and create a positive first impression
• Manage the reservation book and waitlist using OpenTable
• Seat guests efficiently while maintaining proper table pacing
• Communicate with management and service teams to ensure smooth dining room flow
• Provide accurate wait times and assist guests with reservation questions
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the host stand and entrance area
• Assist with guest inquiries and special requests

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00 per hour + tips
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
• Employee dining benefits

Join a team that prides itself on great hospitality, teamwork, and delivering memorable guest experiences every night.

Èlephante is an equal opportunity employer.