Maitre'd - Cocktail Bar

tvg; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A local cocktail bar in Los Angeles is looking for a Lead Host to enhance the guest experience and manage the energy of the room. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hospitality experience and a strong network within the LA culture scene. Responsibilities include maintaining a consistent floor presence, improving guest services, and leading the host team. The position offers compensation at $30 per hour, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equivalent hospitality experience.
• Possess a strong network within the hospitality, arts, or culture scene.
• Familiarity with reservation management systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, leading with composure.
• Cultivate and leverage personal networks to optimize the room.
• Review reservations and identify opportunities for personalization.
• Ensure accuracy in guest details and reservation systems.
• Provide feedback and training to the host team.
• Process guest disputes and concerns in a timely manner.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Networking within LA

Calm under pressure

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Reservation management systems

Job description

THE BAR

This cocktail bar is confidently understated and quietly powerful, aiming to redefine the tone of nightlife in Los Angeles. In a city often dominated by nostalgia, ego, and exclusivity, we're carving out space for something more grounded—something that reflects what LA is and is becoming. There's no velvet rope, no performative hospitality, just sharp execution, intelligent energy, and a modern approach to timeless classics.

We keep it simple with seasonal drinks, clean flavors, and a small, intentional sushi program that complements the flow of the night and the character of the room. We don't chase trends or replicate the past, we create experiences for those shaping LA's present and future.

THE ROLE

The Lead Host leads the guest experience, orchestrating the flow and leveraging an established network to curate the energy of the room.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Curation

• Maintain a strong and consistent presence on the floor, remaining cool under pressure and leading with composure
• Actively cultivate and leverage personal networks within Los Angeles to optimize the room

Flow & Infrastructure

• Review all reservations prior to service and identify opportunities for problem solving or personalization
• Ensure all guest details and reservation systems are maintained accurately

Training & Administration

• Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and training to the host team
• Process all guest disputes, concerns and complaints in a timely manner
• Perform additional support tasks and duties as requested by leaders

Qualifications & Prerequisites

• 5+ years of equivalent hospitality experience
• In possession of an established, strong network within the Los Angeles hospitality, arts, or culture scene
• Familiarity with reservation management systems (e.g. Resy) is essential

COMPENSATION

$30/hr

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.