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h.wood Group

Host

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Dining Discount

Job Description

The h.wood Group is a premier hospitality and lifestyle company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, known for its upscale nightlife and restaurant concepts. The company has earned a distinguished reputation for managing some of the most iconic and celebrated brands in the world, such as Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows. With a diverse portfolio, the h.wood Group extends beyond just dining and nightlife services to include corporate branding, catering, event production, and marketing services, providing comprehensive hospitality solutions to a wide range of clients. The company prides itself on integrity, creativity, and consistently delivering the world’s best restaurant,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year experience as a host in a high-volume, fine dining setting
  • must be 21+ years of age
  • must be authorized to work in the United States
  • must have excellent time management skills
  • must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
  • must be reliable, responsible, and trustworthy
  • must have high energy, great communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team
  • must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs
  • must have attention to detail and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience as a host in a high-volume, fine dining setting
  • excellent communication skills
  • strong commitment to customer service
  • ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment
  • willingness to receive and act on direction
  • solutions-oriented mindset
  • team player with high energy
  • attention to detail
  • open availability preferred

Job Duties

  • Greet and escort guests to tables in a gracious and professional manner
  • interact with guests and fellow staff members in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure all guests have an exemplary dining experience
  • greet and acknowledge VIPs in a professional manner
  • control the flow of guests coming into the restaurant and bar
  • anticipate guest needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
  • maintain a proactive approach to solving any guest questions or problems
  • direct guest to the appropriate waiting area and provide table updates
  • bid farewell to guests, using their name, and encouraging them to return to the restaurant
  • maintain a clean and sanitized work environment
  • answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department
  • assist in supervising food servers, bussers, and food runners as it relates to guest contact and table information
  • oversee daily restaurant reservations and pre-assign seating when necessary
  • communicate with management regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests, and VIP requests
  • shut down podium and reorganize host stand at end of a shift
  • ensure that all lost items are returned to management
  • act as a brand ambassador for the company
  • ensure compliance of all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and Health Department
  • perform all opening and closing duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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