Host

Santa-Monica-Seafood; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401K with match

Paid holidays and vacations

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café in Santa Monica is seeking a part-time host to greet guests, manage the waitlist, seat guests, and support the team during service.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, can stand for long periods, and handle a fast-paced environment including days, nights and weekends. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan with match.

Qualifications

• Previous host experience is a plus.
• Clear communication is essential.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to maneuver highchairs, tables, and chairs.

Responsibilities

• greet guests and connect with them during the dining experience from welcome to departure.
• Add guests to the waitlist and quote accurate wait times.
• Seat guests at their table and ensure they have menus, kid options, and booster seats.
• Maintain constant communication with staff about wait times and guest concerns during service.
• Be the friendly voice customers listen to when they call Santa Monica Seafood.

Skills

Previous host experience

Clear communication

Standing for long periods

Maneuver highchairs/tables

Job description

Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café is looking for a part-time host at our Santa Monica location.

The host acts as a welcoming presence. The host's primary job is to connect with guests throughout the dining experience from the initial greet, seating, and departure. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests and support the team to the best of your ability.

Service & Guest Experience:

• A welcoming attitude and actions that make our guests feel welcome.
• Add guests to the waitlist and quote them an accurate wait time.
• Seat guests at their table, ensuring they have everything they need; menus, kids’ menu, booster seats/highchair.
• Ensure constant communication with staff members, management, and the kitchen at all times of service about wait times, guest concerns, table dining, or other issues that may impact service.
• Be the friendly voice customers listen to when they call Santa Monica Seafood.

Skills & Ability:

• Previous host experience is a plus.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8hours)
• Be able to easily maneuver highchairs, tables, chairs.

Hourly Range: $17.81-$19.00

Successful candidates must be able to work in a very fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities, as well as willing to be flexible with their schedules as work shifts may include days, nights, and weekends.

Santa Monica Seafood Co. offers great Compensation/Benefits, (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K plan with match). Paid holidays and vacations. Employee discount, including at our company retail stores/cafes. Employee referral bonus program and much more!