Lead Host/Coordinator - Foggy Bottom

Wearefoundingfarmers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Free massage therapy

Discounted gym membership

Mental health therapy

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Founding Farmers is seeking a Host/Coordinator to deliver attentive service from guest arrival through seating and beyond. You will manage reservations and wait lists, communicate with front of house, and support the service team in maintaining a welcoming dining experience.

The role requires strong communication, hospitality focus, and the ability to stand for long periods while assisting with a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset and guest-focused service orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, remain calm under pressure and work well in a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists; set guest expectations.
• Monitor Open Table reservation system and assist guests with inquiries.
• Answer phone calls and provide friendly guest service.
• Greet and seat guests; assist with reservations.
• Assist with parking validation and provide directions/recommendations.
• Support service staff by clearing tables and tidying dining areas.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining areas and restrooms; maintain attendance.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Founding Farmers is currently looking for a Host/Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing attentive service from the moment a customer enters the restaurant. Hosts lead guests to their tables, manage reservations within Open Table and communicate with front of house staff when they have a new party in their section. Hosts may also support the service team in clearing tables, rolling silverware, pre-setting tables, wiping down menus and ensuring the restrooms are clean for the guests.

Hourly pay: $18.40+

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR HOST/COORDINATOR DOES:

• Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists to accurately set guest expectations
• Manage and monitor the restaurants reservation system using Open Table
• Answer the restaurant phone and provide friendly service for all guest and call center inquiries
• Greet and seat guests at their table providing exceptional hospitality
• Assist guests in making reservations
• Respond to guest requests and inquiries in a timely and friendly manner
• Assist with parking validation
• Provide directions and recommendations if guests inquire
• Support the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasher
• Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffet
• Perform duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathroom(s)
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Other important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations humming

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HOST/COORDINATOR:

• Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not required
• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol
• Ability to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated to learning our menu and operations
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being. #FFDC