Host - LAVO Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated host to enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will guide guests, manage reservations, and ensure a welcoming environment in a fast-paced setting. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional service in a vibrant atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and high-volume environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests to tables and maintain cleanliness of the entrance.
• Handle reservations and assist with front desk duties.
• Participate in training and maintain a positive attitude.

Skills

Communication

Positive Energy

Education

Previous hospitality and host experience

Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

Job description

Guides guests to appropriate tables as directed by the maître d'. Interacts with guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential Functions of the Position Include, But Are Not Limited To:

1. Anticipates and accommodates the needs of guests.
2. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area.
3. Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
4. Handles reservations and incoming calls, answering guest questions.
5. Checks guests' coats and belongings where applicable.
6. Assists with setting up the front desk area, performs side-work, and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

• Ensuring menus are printed and ready for service.
• Organizing menu books with current menus.
• Collecting menus during the shift.
• Performing opening and closing side-work as prescribed.
• Reporting breakage or damage immediately.

Attends daily pre-service meetings and participates in training sessions.

Learn by listening, observing, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

Maintains a positive and professional attitude.

Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and hotel environments.

Works as part of a team, supporting fellow team members.

Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Education/Working Knowledge

• Previous hospitality and host experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive energy throughout the shift.
• Legible printing for communication with team members, management, and guests.
• Ability to kneel, bend, sit, stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move quickly and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in environments with noise, crowds, smoke, and varying guest volume.
• Extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning materials and hot kitchen elements.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance per company standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle a fast-paced environment effectively.
• Work in office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, and restaurant environments.
• Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers.