Host

Dabney; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at The Dabney, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington DC, serving seasonal Mid-Atlantic cuisine. We're seeking passionate hospitality professionals who thrive in a warm, guest-focused environment. If you have a positive attitude and attention to detail, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, must work evenings.
• Experience in hospitality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee opening side work and host stand preparedness.
• Welcome guests warmly and manage reservations.
• Field special requests for nightly reservations.

Skills

Enthusiasm for hospitality

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

OpenTable Reservation system

Job description

Many exciting things are happening at The Dabney, and we would love you to be a part of our growing team.

Recognized by Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, the James Beard Foundation, and awarded 1 star by Michelin, The Dabney, is looking to bring energetic, enthusiastic and passionate hospitality professionals to its restaurant that serves seasonal and Mid-Atlantic inspired cuisine. The restaurant is located in the historic Blagden Alley in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington DC.

Requirements include:
- An enthusiasm for hospitality
- A positive attitude towards fellow employees and a love for working in a team environment
- A close attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Flexible schedule. Must be able to work evenings.

Duties/Responsibilities include:
- Oversee opening side work and ensure host stand preparedness
- Welcome guests to the restaurant warmly
- Field special requests for nightly reservations
- Familiarity and experience with OpenTable Reservation system
- Additional administrative tasksfocusing onguest coordination/reservation management

Our service style is guest focused and warm. We're looking for a host that embodies our vision of a dining experience that's refined but unpretentious. Detail oriented but welcoming.

If you want to be a part of our team, email us a resume, introduce yourself, and tell us why you want to work at The Dabney.

The Dabney is closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and The New Year. The restaurant is additionally always closed Sunday and Monday offering a nicely structured schedule for employees.Hourly compensation will be determined based on level of experience.