Lead Host

Toca Madera; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera is seeking a Lead Host to manage seating strategy and ensure smooth greeting and seating operations. A warm, prompt welcome sets the tone for an exceptional guest experience; the Lead Host oversees reservations, walk-ins, and party movements to optimize dining flow.

Candidates should bring high energy, strong guest-service skills, and the ability to work mornings or shifts requiring administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required or preferred.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest.
• Coordinate and strategize seating and dining room flow.
• Answer calls and questions from guests and other hosts.
• Be aware of guests and their special occasions and restrictions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment following health guidelines.
• Move parties to appropriate tables and manage reservations and walk-ins.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Professional appearance

Team player

Availability nights/weekends

Job description

Toca Madera Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish. With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy. Toca Madera Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish. With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

Join a high-energy team that delivers a feast for the senses on a nightly basis. We strive for excellence with an elevated sense of hospitality. We care for our team and our community.

We pride ourselves on our fast-paced culture and exceptional guest experiences. We're looking for high energy team players with a guest-first attitude who are eager to learn and pride themselves on providing exceptional guest experiences.

The Lead Host is key part of creating exceptional experiences for our guests. This position is accountable for the overall seating strategy for the restaurant and for maintaining smooth guest greeting and seating operations. A warm, prompt, and excellent welcome sets the tone for an exceptional guest experience. The Lead Host must be in-the-know about all seating decisions and drive the guest experience regarding reservations, walk-ins, and moving parties to a different table. The Lead Host sets an example for all other Hosts of what exceptional guest experiences look like.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest and client
• Coordinates and strategizes seating and dining room flow
• Answering calls and questions from guests and from the other hosts
• Aware and attentive to guests and their special occasions, food restrictions and special accommodations
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety guidelines
• Proactive and anticipate the needs of coworkers around them that may need
• Ensuring that side stations are prepped as needed for business demand
• Build rapport with guests in order to increase repeat clientele
• Ability to work mornings to do administrative work

Qualifications

• Posses a diligent work ethic
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Experience in customer service facing roles
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts and lift up to 25 lbs

We offer opportunities for growth and development. We pride ourselves on our fast-paced culture that is supported by leaders who propel you to your full potential.