Host

Hell's Kitchen - DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development opportunities

Staff discount (US & UK)

Job summary

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in Washington, DC, is seeking a passionate Host to welcome guests in a fast-paced, high-energy setting at The Wharf. You will represent the Gordon Ramsay brand, greet guests, manage waitlists, and guide them to tables with a warm, confident style.

Candidates should maintain knowledge of menu items, multitask in a busy environment, and build rapport with regulars. We offer comprehensive medical insurance, sick leave, access to global training, staff discounts in US & UK

Qualifications

• The host must represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand to uphold world class hospitality standards.
• Ability to build rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• A strong personality with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Maintain current knowledge of menu items.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Prior experience in hospitality is expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage the host stand with warmth and efficiency.
• Assist guests with seating and manage waitlists in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain knowledge of daily specials and menu items to answer guest questions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Guest relations

Job description

With beautifully-plated dishes, experiential cocktails being served in smoking lanterns, delectable desserts, and the famous red and blue kitchen, Chef Ramsay brings the energy of Hell’s Kitchen to Washington D.C.Our two-story waterfront restaurant sits in The Wharf with beautiful views overlooking the Potomac River serving iconic Chef Ramsay dishes like Beef Wellington, Pan-Seared Scallops, Lobster Risotto, and one of Chef Ramsay’s personal favorites, Sticky Toffee Pudding.

. The host must have:

• The motivation and skill to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its world class hospitality standards
• Ability to build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm
• Maintain current knowledge of menu items
• Ability to multitask in a high volume environment
• Prior experience

What’s in it for you:

• Insurance – Medical, Dental & Vision (FT employees ONLY)
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program - offering counseling, assistance for personal, financial, and legal issues, self-help resource benefits, personal and professional coaching, wellness benefits, and much more!
• Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally
• Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
• A fantastic staff discount in US & UK restaurants

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self, and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.

We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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