Host

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (FT

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

World-class training & development

Staff discount in US & UK restaurants

Job summary

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in Washington, DC is seeking a professional Host to welcome guests with warmth and enthusiasm, guiding them through our two-story waterfront setting at The Wharf. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth seating, timing, and guest flow while upholding exceptional service standards.

We value a strong personality, the ability to multitask, and the desire to learn about our iconic menu and hospitality practices.

Qualifications

• Must have motivation to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its hospitality standards.
• Ability to build rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.
• Strong personality with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Maintain current knowledge of menu items.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Prior experience in hosting or guest-facing roles.

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

If you'd like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today

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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