Bar Japonais

1520 14th Street Northwes...
Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Style of service

Bar, Upscale Casual

Type of cuisine

Japanese

About this Job

Job Title

Host

Job Type

Full Time, Part Time

Available Shifts

Monday : Dinner
Tuesday : Dinner
Wednesday : Dinner
Thursday : Dinner
Friday : Dinner
Saturday : Dinner
Sunday : Dinner

Benefits

Pay Raise, Perks & Bonuses

Job Description

As a restaurant host/hostess, your primary responsibility is to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests as they arrive at the restaurant. You will be the first point of contact for customers and will play a crucial role in creating a positive first impression. Your friendly but yet professional demeanor will ensure that guests feel valued and comfortable throughout their dining experience. 

Responsibilities

- Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, providing guidance and assistance as needed.
- Manage reservations, accurately recording and organizing guest information.
- Maintain a well-organized and clean reception area, ensuring a visually appealing environment.
- Uphold knowledge of the restaurant layout, seating capacity, and table availability.
- Efficiently and effectively communicate with the waitstaff to coordinate seating and wait times.
- Respond to guest inquiries, providing accurate information about menus, special events, and promotions.
- Assist in managing wait lists and handle reservations during peak business hours.
- Collaborate with the management team to resolve any guest concerns or issues promptly.
- Uphold a professional appearance, always maintaining grooming and uniform standards.

- Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, providing guidance and assistance as needed.
- Manage reservations, accurately recording and organizing guest information.
- Maintain a well-organized and clean reception area, ensuring a visually appealing environment.
- Uphold knowledge of the restaurant layout, seating capacity, and table availability.
- Efficiently and effectively communicate with the waitstaff to coordinate seating and wait times.
- Respond to guest inquiries, providing accurate information about menus, special events, and promotions.
- Assist in managing wait lists and handle reservations during peak business hours.
- Collaborate with the management team to resolve any guest concerns or issues promptly.
- Uphold a professional appearance, always maintaining grooming and uniform standards.

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Requirements

- Previous restaurant hosting experience required.

- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage effortlessly with guests.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining composure.
- Capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an asset.

- Previous restaurant hosting experience required.

- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage effortlessly with guests.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining composure.
- Capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an asset.

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