Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach

Old Custom House; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach is hiring dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented individuals to join our hospitality team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want to start a career in hospitality, we’d like to meet you.

As a Host/Hostess, you’ll welcome guests, manage reservations, monitor wait times, escort guests, and coordinate seating with staff. Training for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage reservations.
• Demonstrable customer-service skills.
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA food handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and introduce server
• Greet guests upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention
• Answer incoming calls and address guest queries
• Assist wait staff as needed
• We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.

Job description

The Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach is looking for dependable, adaptable, detail oriented people to join our team. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you.

About us:

Custom House Restaurant Group owns and operates five restaurants along the Central Coast, from Pismo Beach to Avila Beach. While we are a corporation, we operate with the collaboration, care, and accountability of a family-owned business. We believe that life is about continuous learning, which is why we invest in the growth and development of our people. A strong sense of pride of ownership at every level—from entry-level team members to General Managers—shapes our culture and reinforces our commitment to genuine care, respect, and professionalism. We take great pride in delivering exceptional guest service by recruiting, training, and retaining some of the best employees on the Central Coast.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and introduce server
• Greet guests upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention
• Answer incoming calls and address guest queries
• Assist wait staff as needed
• We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.

Requirements

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess preferred but not required
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Ability manage reservations
• Demonstrable customer-service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA food handlers certification