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

Compensation

Hourly + Tips
$17.00 P/H - $30.00 P/H

Job Type

Full Time, Part Time

Benefits

Pay Raise, Perks & Bonuses

Available Days

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

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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