Host - Katsuya Brentwood (Full-Time)

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality in Los Angeles is seeking a Host Person to greet guests, seat parties, and manage reservations with warmth and efficiency. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication, a polished, professional appearance, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, VIP-driven environment.

Experience in a contemporary dining setting is preferred, with food handler and RBS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in high-end service.
• ANSI Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage seating to maximize guest experience.
• Answer phones, take, track and organize reservations and to-go orders.
• Maintain knowledge of floor plan and seat assignments.
• Provide exceptional hospitality and guest service in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Guest service

Reservations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Job description

sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY

Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing it with California-style cuisine. This innovation ignited a new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Role Overview

The Host Person position is responsible for meeting, greeting, and seating guests, in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. The Host Person seats guests and manages the flow of reservations to maximize the guest experience and will also be responsible for answering the phone and taking, tracking, and organizing reservations, to-go orders, and special requests.

• Ensures a seamless guest experience
• Approaches guest and collects information needed to assist with seat and bar arrangements.
• Maintains knowledge of the venue floor plan and table numbers, seating the room evenly and consistently per venue management’s instruction.
• Greets all guests warmly.
• Maintains a clean and organized reception area.
• Performs opening, running, and closing side work
• Must have an exceptional personality and hospitality driven attitude
• Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic and able to multitask
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Able to take initiative in a VIP driven and guest service focused environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a "sense of urgency" attitude for the completion of responsibilities/tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience in a contemporary dining restaurant
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Experience with taking reservations a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Education / Experience / Credentials

Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.