Lead Host

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between. As the Lead Host, you will play a key role in managing the flow of guests, ensuring seamless seating arrangements, and guiding the host team to deliver exceptional service. Your leadership and organizational skills will be essential in creating a positive and efficient front-of-house experience.

What we would like from you:

• Be an agent of hospitality by seeking every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.

• Greet guests warmly, smile, make eye contact, and maintain a welcoming presence.

• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and seating arrangements using OpenTable and other tools.

• Oversee the host team, providing clear direction and support throughout shifts.

• Train and mentor new hosts to ensure they follow service standards.

• Collect, organize, update, and manage menus.

• Stock the host stand with appropriate supplies.

• Seat guests at suitable tables or in waiting areas and remove extra place settings.

• Manage the waitlist during busy periods and communicate accurate seating times effectively.

• Collaborate with servers, bartenders, and management to ensure a smooth guest experience.

• Communicate with management to address guest inquiries and resolve concerns in a calm and professional manner.

• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards at the host stand and lobby area.

What you can expect from us:

· Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits

· Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets

· 50% off food at any of our restaurants

· Flexible Schedules

· Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere

· Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

· Career Advancement opportunities

Skills & Conditions

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.  

José Andrés Group restaurants span across America including Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept, and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. 

Lead Host

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between. As the Lead Host, you will play a key role in managing the flow of guests, ensuring seamless seating arrangements, and guiding the host team to deliver exceptional service. Your leadership and organizational skills will be essential in creating a positive and efficient front-of-house experience.

What we would like from you:

• Be an agent of hospitality by seeking every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.

• Greet guests warmly, smile, make eye contact, and maintain a welcoming presence.

• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and seating arrangements using OpenTable and other tools.

• Oversee the host team, providing clear direction and support throughout shifts.

• Train and mentor new hosts to ensure they follow service standards.

• Collect, organize, update, and manage menus.

• Stock the host stand with appropriate supplies.

• Seat guests at suitable tables or in waiting areas and remove extra place settings.

• Manage the waitlist during busy periods and communicate accurate seating times effectively.

• Collaborate with servers, bartenders, and management to ensure a smooth guest experience.

• Communicate with management to address guest inquiries and resolve concerns in a calm and professional manner.

• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards at the host stand and lobby area.

What you can expect from us:

· Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits

· Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets

· 50% off food at any of our restaurants

· Flexible Schedules

· Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere

· Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

· Career Advancement opportunities

Skills & Conditions

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.  

José Andrés Group restaurants span across America including Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept, and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.