Restaurant Host

The Ned; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 30.307 - 38.572; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

The Ned Washington DC is seeking a Restaurant Host to warmly welcome members and guests, settling them in and setting the tone for an exceptional visit.

You will manage reservation queries, build lasting rapport, and work with the membership relations team to ensure memorable experiences. Flexibility with PM shifts and confidentiality are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Rapport-building skills essential for welcoming members and guests.
• Bright, warm personality with passion for hospitality.
• Calm demeanor to defuse high-pressure situations.
• Confidentiality when interacting with high-profile guests.
• Ability to work flexible PM shifts and weekends/holidays.
• Stamina to stand for long periods and assist guests.
• Able to use reservation notes to personalize service.

Aufgaben

• Welcome and settle members and guests, setting a positive tone.
• Handle member requests and reservation-related queries.
• Collaborate with membership relations to ensure outstanding experiences.
• Build rapport and learn guest preferences for future visits.
• Share guest information with the team to surprise and delight.
• Assist with phone and email communication for member experiences.

Kenntnisse

Rapport building

Hospitality passion

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Stamina

Reservation system

Tools

Reservation system

Jobbeschreibung

Our Ned’s Club members expect the most exclusive service across our restaurant and bars. Our Restaurant Hosts are the team of smiling faces providing a warm welcome and getting our members and their guests settled in.

Building rapport with the members is crucial for this role, as the first point of contact in the Club you and your teammates will set the tone for the rest of the experience by providing an excellent welcome and farewell.

Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?

What’s the role?

Restaurant Host

Who we are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

After launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital in 2025, our fourth and newest location.

The Property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW. The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

Reporting into the Head Host and as a key part of our club operations team you will:

• Be part of a team of hosts welcoming and settling our members and guests, setting the tone for the rest of the visit
• Handle members requests and queries regarding their reservations
• Collaborate with our membership relations team where necessary, providing members with an amazing experience every time is your top priority
• Build rapport with members over time, learning their preferences and what makes for an amazing experience – storing their preferences in our reservation system
• Set our management and service teams up for success by providing key information about the guests to allow them to surprise and delight them with exceptional hospitality
• Assist with phone call and email communication for exceptional member experiences

What you can bring to the role:

• Rapport building skills are essential for working in our Club spaces, every guest is a loyal member or a potential new member, so every interaction is crucial
• As the smiling face that greets every member and guest to our Club spaces, you’ll have a bright personality and genuine warmth with a passion for outstanding hospitality
• This can be a high-pressure role, so a calm demeanor and ability to defuse situations and turn them into a positive is extremely valuable
• In our Club spaces you may be looking after high-profile people who value their privacy, so a degree of confidentiality is non‑negotiable
• Able to work PM shifts starting at 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM
• Able to work flexible shifts to include: weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand for long periods of time to include entire shift
• Able to lift, pull, push a minimum of 35 pounds

What The Ned can give you:

• Salary of $22.00/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program - advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role.

OUR DOORS ARE YOURS TO OPEN

Ned's Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and those who bring diverse viewpoints to our business.

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