Lead Host

Rose's Restaurant Group is a celebrated culinary enterprise known for its award-winning establishments and commitment to unparalleled hospitality. Operating multiple acclaimed restaurants including Rose's Luxury, Little Pearl, Pineapple and Pearls, and Extra Fancy, the group has secured a prestigious place within Washington D.C.'s fine dining scene, including earning a Michelin star. Each venue offers a unique but cohesive experience that reflects the group's mission to create joy through excellent food and exceptional service. Beyond its culinary accomplishments, Rose's Restaurant Group is distinguished by its vibrant workplace culture, dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and a supportive team environment.

The group's ethos centers on making the dining experience delightful and memorable not just for guests, but for team members as well. Their vision, "To make this the most enjoyable place to work in and the most enjoyable place to dine," underscores everything they do. This innovative spirit is encapsulated in their approach to both service and employee development. The company emphasizes open communication, organization, continuous learning, and a balance between enthusiasm and professionalism—ensuring employees are not only skilled but also motivated and engaged. Adding to the appeal is the group's fun and positive workplace atmosphere, combining hard work with laughter and camaraderie.

Currently, Rose's Restaurant Group is seeking a Lead Host to join their team at one of their distinguished Michelin-starred D.C. restaurants. This role is critical in setting the tone for guests' entire dining experiences by being the welcoming face and organizational backbone of the front-of-house. The Lead Host will contribute significantly to maintaining the superior standards the restaurants are known for, ensuring smooth operations, fostering team collaboration, and delivering warm, authentic service.

The Lead Host position requires a blend of hospitality finesse and leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include greeting guests promptly and warmly, managing reservations and waitlists with precision, coordinating communication among the front-of-house staff, supporting and motivating the host team, and maintaining an orderly, inviting environment. This role is pivotal in managing guest flow and dining room dynamics, allowing seamless turnover and a pleasant atmosphere.

Rose's Restaurant Group offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage fully paid by the company, a 401K plan, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, complimentary gym memberships, mental health and legal assistance through an Employee Assistance Program, life and critical illness insurance, and other valued perks like Somm certification reimbursements and public transit benefits. These benefits demonstrate a commitment not only to employee well-being but also to their professional growth and quality of life.

The successful candidate will be a hospitality-focused professional with a background in service, dependable and motivated to learn, a team player equipped with excellent communication skills, and driven to provide genuine, heartfelt guest experiences. Rose's Restaurant Group invites passionate individuals inspired by their mission and culture to apply and contribute to the ongoing legacy of making people happy through stellar dining experiences.