Host Person - Restaurant 1

Kissel Uptown Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Income

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Job summary

Kissel Uptown Oakland is seeking a Host to greet guests, seat tables, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience. You’ll work with servers to ensure guests feel like VIPs, while keeping the flow of the dining room smooth and friendly from arrival to seating.

The role emphasizes a sharp appearance, team collaboration, safe handling of guests, and basic arithmetic for payments and tips. After training, full-time hires enjoy a competitive benefits package and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant hotel/field experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills required.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex information from various sources and adapt as needed.
• Competence in understanding financial data and performing basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and assist guests to ensure VIP experience.
• Maintain sharp appearance and professional uniform.
• Follow safety rules to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Manage reservations, tables, and orders to keep service smooth.
• Assist with payments and tipping processes.
• Participate in trainings and teamwork development.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Our Team as a Host Person!

As the Host, you're the VIP guide to a fabulous dining adventure! You’ll be the first to spot our guests and welcome them with a smile, whisking them off to their tables like a dining superhero. Throughout their meal, you’ll team up with servers to make sure everyone’s treated like royalty—friendly, attentive, and always on point. Plus, you’ll help our cashier with payments, making sure every bill is smooth sailing and every tip counts. Ready to make every moment unforgettable? Step into the spotlight!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hospitality Heroes: Greet, seat, and shine! Make every guest feel like a VIP with your friendly vibes and positive attitude.
• Appearance Avengers: Look sharp! Rock your uniform, nametag, and a big smile to impress everyone you meet.
• Safety Superstars: Play it safe! Follow all the rules to keep guests and teammates happy, healthy, and secure.
• Operations Orchestrators: Keep things flowing! Manage reservations, tables, and orders so the show goes on without a hitch.
• Finance Fixers: Count it up! Help with payments and tips to make sure everything adds up just right.
• Skill Builders: Level up! Join trainings, take on new tasks, and show off your teamwork and trustworthiness.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or relevant hotel/field experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills required.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex information from various sources and adapt as needed.
• Competence in understanding financial data and performing basic arithmetic functions.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full‑time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan