Restaurant Host

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; Hills (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking a Restaurant Host to warmly greet and seat Neiman Marcus customers, ensuring a professional dining experience. You’ll manage reservations (OpenTable), assist guests, and coordinate seating to maximize flow and service quality.

Position requires standing, occasional lifting, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and an employee

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of OpenTable platform.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• “Win together” mentality.
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds.
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintains presence at host stand / door to greet and seat customers
• Monitors server performance to ensure smooth service
• Observes proper telephone etiquette
• Handles reservations through OpenTable platform (including VIPs) and inquiries
• Organizes reservations, maximizes seating during operating hours, and optimizes staffing and customer traffic
• Adheres to established accounting procedures for all transactions and maintains knowledge of the POS system
• Keeps flow of service to standards (e.g., proper seating of customers to each wait station)
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings
• Fulfills duties that may involve lifting objects (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Maintains cleanliness and presentability of menus and menu covers
• Maintains high hygiene standards (uniform, hair, nails)
• Follows posted work schedule and procedures for schedule changes
• Thank you and accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested via candidate support email.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous work

Customer-focused

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world’s top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

The Restaurant Host serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner by greeting and seating customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintains presence at host stand / door to professionally and graciously greet and seat customers
• Monitors server performance to ensure smooth service during the customers’ dining experience
• Observes proper telephone etiquette
• Handles reservations through OpenTable platform (including VIPs) and any additional inquiries regarding hours of operation, specials, events, etc.
• Organizes reservations, maximizes seating during operating hours, and optimizes staffing and customer traffic
• Adheres to established accounting procedures for all transactions, including all authorized methods of payment and maintains knowledge of the POS system
• Keeps flow of service to standards (e.g., proper seating of customers to each wait station)
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings
• Fulfills duties that may involve lifting objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.)
• Maintains cleanliness and presentability of all menus and menu covers
• Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:
• Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes
• Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks
• Adheres to posted work schedule and follows established procedures for schedule and shift changes

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge of OpenTable platform
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Motivated and results-driven
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
• “Win together” mentality
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOUR LIFE ANDCAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $20.79 - $25.99*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.