Host at PLANTA — Growth, Perks & Plant-Powered Dining

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

PLANTA is seeking a Host to greet guests, manage reservations, and support a warm, high-standard dining experience in our bustling restaurant. You will work with leadership to ensure smooth seating flow, accurate guest communication, and exceptional service under time-sensitive conditions.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years in a fast-paced hospitality setting, strong communication, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Full-time hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar, fast paced environment with similar standards.
• Well-spoken and excellent communication skills.
• Degree/ Diploma in Hospitality, WSET, Prud’homme or equivalent considered an asset
• Full time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays) or as agreed with your hiring manager

Responsibilities

• Champions the brand’s vision and values and contributes to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
• Warmly and graciously greet all incoming and departing guests
• Seat guests proactively, promptly, with genuine care to attention and detail
• Actively communicate with the Leadership team any issues or potential concerns relating to seating, guest experience or the ability of staff to service the business of their section
• Prepare and present all pre-shift notes for upcoming service
• Operate and maintain reservations systems and assign reservations daily on SevenRooms
• Update reservation system with guest information and details
• Answer incoming calls, reservations and administer call backs
• Relaying the necessary information in regards to allergies and guest requests to management, respective captain, and kitchen
• Constant communication with captains and management to ensure out times are provided, guests are dining within appropriate times, and resets are completed in an efficient manner
• Ensure opening, closing and weekly checklists are being used and all tasks on said checklists are being completed

Skills

Reservation systems

Communication skills

Hospitality mindset

Team oriented

Flexible hours

Tools

SevenRooms

Job description

PLANTA is seeking a Host to greet guests, manage reservations, and support a warm, high-standard dining experience in our bustling restaurant. You will work with leadership to ensure smooth seating flow, accurate guest communication, and exceptional service under time-sensitive conditions.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years in a fast-paced hospitality setting, strong communication, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Full-time hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.