Hosts - NoMa area

Ted's Bulletin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Ted's Bulletin is seeking a Host who welcomes guests, seats parties, and helps manage guest flow to ensure a superior dining experience. The role involves memorizing the menu, communicating clearly, and maintaining a clean, organized station while supporting fast-paced service.

The position requires weekend availability, AM shifts, and a high-energy, guest-focused approach to service. Candidates must be at least 18 and able to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or equivalent service environment.
• Weekends are required; AM availability for weekdays preferred.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High energy and stamina; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day; able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Certified in responsible alcohol service or able to be certified.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them per timing and service standards.
• Communicate with guests in person and over the phone with prescribed verbiage.
• Keep a clean, stocked work area including restrooms and restaurant perimeter.
• Assist in clearing and cleaning tables and use cleaning agents safely.
• Know the menu and speak to it from memory.
• Complete side-work tasks as assigned.
• Navigate reservation/guest management system efficiently.
• Follow safe food and beverage handling procedures per local standards.

Skills

Customer service

Guest interaction

Communication

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. We have AM shifts available during the week, with some PM availability needed. Weekends are required.

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.
• 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
• Weekends are required. AM availability M-F 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 poundsAble 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)