Host

The h.wood Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Dining Discount

Job summary

The h.wood Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Host to be the face of the restaurant, creating a warm, inviting first impression for guests. The ideal candidate embraces a guest-first attitude, strong service commitment, and excellent communication skills.

Open availability is preferred, and you'll coordinate with team members to ensure a smooth dining experience. Key responsibilities include greeting and escorting guests, managing guest flow, tending to VIPs, and maintaining a clean, professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a host in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Must have excellent time management and strong communication.
• Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to stand for long shifts (up to 8 hours) and assist in maintaining guest flow.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort guests to tables in a gracious and professional manner.
• Interact with guests and fellow staff members in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure all guests have an exemplary dining experience.
• Greet and acknowledge VIPs in a professional manner.
• Control the flow of guests coming into the restaurant and bar.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a proactive approach to solving any guest questions or problems.
• Direct guest to the appropriate waiting area and provide table updates.
• Bid farewell to guests, using their name, and encouraging them to return to the restaurant.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Assist in supervising food servers, bussers, and food runners as it relates to guest contact and table information.
• Oversee daily restaurant reservations and pre-assigns seating when necessary.
• Communicate with management regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests, and VIP requests.
• Shut down podium and reorganize host stand at end of a shift.
• Ensure that all lost items are returned to management.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company.
• Ensure compliance of all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and Health Department.
• Perform all opening and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Professional demeanor

Job description

About Us

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

About Us

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

Role Summary

The Host is a key and important position for the success of the guest experience and restaurant. They will serve as the face of the restaurant and provide guests with their first impression of the establishment. The ideal candidate possesses a guest first attitude, strong commitment to service, and excellent communication skills. We ask for a willingness to receive and offer direction, be solutions oriented, and encourage a hospitality driven environment. Open availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort guests to tables in a gracious and professional manner.
• Interact with guests and fellow staff members in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure all guests have an exemplary dining experience.
• Greet and acknowledge VIPs in a professional manner.
• Control the flow of guests coming into the restaurant and bar.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a proactive approach to solving any guest questions or problems.
• Direct guest to the appropriate waiting area and provide table updates.
• Bid farewell to guests, using their name, and encouraging them to return to the restaurant.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Assist in supervising food servers, bussers, and food runners as it relates to guest contact and table information.
• Oversee daily restaurant reservations and pre-assigns seating when necessary.
• Communicate with management regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests, and VIP requests.
• Shut down podium and reorganize host stand at end of a shift.
• Ensure that all lost items are returned to management.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company.
• Ensure compliance of all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and Health Department.
• Perform all opening and closing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as a host in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and trustworthy.
• Must have high energy, great communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.
• Must have attention to detail and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service.

Perks

• Dental and Vision insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company Dining Discount.