Hosts - Exciting New Restaurant Opening NoMa area

Ted's Bulletin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Host to warmly greet and assist guests, ensuring a high-quality dining experience. Responsibilities include managing guest flow, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating effectively with guests. Ideal candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location.
• High energy and stamina for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and facilitates seating per service standards.
• Cleans and maintains an organized work area.
• Understands and practices proper safe food and beverage handling.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Description

The Hosts role is to warmly greet, seat and assist guests in accordance with Teds Bulletin quality standards and appropriately manage guest flow. The Host is a hospitality professional who is warm, genuine, and engaging, as well as efficient and accurate to ensure an extraordinary experience for all our guests.

Summary Of Essential Functions

• Greets guests and facilitates seating guests per Ted's Bulletin timing and service standards, which include prolonged standing and walking throughout duration of shift.
• Understands and effectively communicates with guests both in person and over the phone ensuring clear expectations using prescribed verbiage.
• Cleans and maintains an organized, stocked work area which include, restrooms and outside perimeter of the restaurant.
• May assist in clearing and cleaning tables which could require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents.
• Knows the food and beverage menu, and is able to speak to the menu from memory.
• Completes side-work tasks as assigned.
• My take to-go orders, which requires writing orders and ringing orders into the point of sale system.
• Navigates reservation/guest management system quickly and efficiently
• Understands and practices proper safe food and beverage handling procedures in accordance with local government standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• At least 18 years of age (unless permitted by law)
• High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment
• Able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day preferred
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays
• Certified in (or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law)
• Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation
• Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location (verbal and written)