Host - Uchi Denver

haihospitality; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employee assistance

401k match

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, owner of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, is seeking Hosts in Denver, CO. You will manage reservations, greet guests, and provide cocktail service for guests as they wait for their table.

You will help maintain dining room flow, communicate guest notes to the team, and create memorable experiences for diners in a fast-paced, high-energy setting. This role offers opportunities for growth and benefits including insurance and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with guests and teammates.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must follow safety guidelines and hygiene standards.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations and walk-ins and set guest expectations.
• Provide cocktail service for waiting guests.
• Assist with table seating and pacing with team.
• Communicate guest notes to managers and servers.
• Create memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Guest communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Stamina

Adaptability

Job description

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Hosts ! In this role, you will support service by managing reservations and walk-ins, setting guest expectations, providing cocktail service for waiting guests, and creating memorable guest experiences. Hosts at Uchi earn an average of $22 per hour (base pay of $16.27 per hour plus tips).

What you'll do in this role:

• Acquaint yourself with our menu and Japanese cuisine.
• Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training and provide excellent cocktail service while guests wait for their table
• Maintain awareness of pace of dining room and communicate with team to ensure smooth transitions during table turns
• Review, plan, and execute table placement and preference for reservations, communicating guest notes with managers and servers
• Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait for their table

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It's about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.