Host/Coordinator - Potomac

Wearefoundingfarmers; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Free massage therapy

Gym & yoga discount

Mental health therapy

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Founding Farmers is seeking a Host/Coordinator to provide attentive hospitality from greeting guests to seating and managing reservations. You will use OpenTable to coordinate tables, assist with call center inquiries, and support the service team in light duties.

This role emphasizes welcoming guests, managing wait lists, and ensuring a smooth dining experience in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to learn our menu and

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to greet and seat guests with hospitality.
• Familiarity with OpenTable or similar reservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists.
• Answer phone and provide friendly service.
• Greet and seat guests and assist with reservations.
• Support service staff and assist with dining setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and station readiness.

Skills

OpenTable

Reservations management

Guest relations

Communication

Team player

Tools

Reservation system

Job description

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Founding Farmers is currently looking for a Host/Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing attentive service from the moment a customer enters the restaurant. Hosts lead guests to their tables, manage reservations within Open Table and communicate with front of house staff when they have a new party in their section. Hosts may also support the service team in clearing tables, rolling silverware, pre-setting tables, wiping down menus and ensuring the restrooms are clean for the guests.

Hourly pay: $18/hr

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR HOST/COORDINATOR DOES:

• Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists to accurately set guest expectations
• Manage and monitor the restaurants reservation system using Open Table
• Answer the restaurant phone and provide friendly service for all guest and call center inquiries
• Greet and seat guests at their table providing exceptional hospitality
• Assist guests in making reservations
• Respond to guest requests and inquiries in a timely and friendly manner
• Assist with parking validation
• Provide directions and recommendations if guests inquire
• Support the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasher
• Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffet
• Perform duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathroom(s)
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Other important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations humming

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HOST/COORDINATOR:

• Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not required
• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol
• Ability to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated to learning our menu and operations
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.