Lead Host — Elevate Guest Experience & Seating Flow

Legacy Restaurant Group - Jacksonville; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The French Pantry in St. Augustine is seeking a professional Host who sets the tone at the door. This is a fast-paced, upscale casual environment where reading a room, managing a wait list under pressure, and coordinating with servers shape every guest’s experience.

You’ll greet warmly, pace seating, remember special occasions, and ensure the lobby reflects the restaurant’s quality. Prior hosting or guest-services in busy settings preferred; reliability, presentation, and genuine hospitality are

Qualifications

• Hosting as a craft: reading a room, managing a wait list under pressure, and making split-second decisions.
• Deliver a warm, genuine greeting to every guest, every time.
• Coordinate handoffs with servers and management to keep the flow smooth.
• Remember regulars and anticipate needs to enhance the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone at the door with a warm, polished greeting.
• Quote accurate wait times and pace the seating chart strategically.
• Balance the dining room and kitchen workflow for smooth service.
• Coordinate with servers for seamless seating and service handoffs.
• Deliver a genuine farewell and flag concerns to a manager as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized host stand and lobby reflecting the restaurant’s quality.

Skills

Hospitality professionalism

Strong communication

Composure under pressure

Reliability

Guest-services experience

Job description

The French Pantry in St. Augustine is seeking a professional Host who sets the tone at the door. This is a fast-paced, upscale casual environment where reading a room, managing a wait list under pressure, and coordinating with servers shape every guest’s experience.

You’ll greet warmly, pace seating, remember special occasions, and ensure the lobby reflects the restaurant’s quality. Prior hosting or guest-services in busy settings preferred; reliability, presentation, and genuine hospitality are