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Host at Uchiko Austin - $22/hr

Hai Hospitality

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Job summary

Uchiko Austin is looking for Hosts to enhance guest experiences by managing reservations and providing excellent service. This role involves effective communication, safety compliance, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team that values culinary innovation and hospitality.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Matched 401k
Dining Discounts

Qualifications

  • Must effectively communicate with guests and employees.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage reservations and walk-ins, ensuring smooth guest experiences.
  • Provide cocktail service while guests wait for their table.
  • Maintain awareness of dining room pace and communicate with team.

Skills

Communication
Safety Compliance
Customer Service
Time Management

Job description

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Host at Uchiko Austin - $22/hr
Apply locations Austin, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-179

Job Description:

Uchiko is accepting applications for Hosts! In this role, you will support service by managing reservations and walk-ins, setting guest expectations, providing cocktail service for waiting guests, and creating memorable guest experiences. Hosts at Uchi earn an average of $22 per hour (base pay plus tips).

What you’ll do in this role:
  • Acquaint yourself with our menu and Japanese cuisine.
  • Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training and provide excellent cocktail service while guests wait for their table
  • Maintain awareness of pace of dining room and communicate with team to ensure smooth transitions during table turns
  • Review, plan, and execute table placement and preference for reservations, communicating guest notes with managers and servers
  • Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait for their table
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
  • Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
  • Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
  • Dining discounts
Basic Qualifications
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
  • Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
  • Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
  • Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
  • Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
  • Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
  • Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
  • Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
  • Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
  • Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
  • Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
  • Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions
The Hai Experience
Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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