HOSTS NEEDED!!!

Seeking warm, bright individuals driven to deliver real hospitality in a professional environment.
We've been building a great team...hope you can join us...

The James Beard Award winning duo of chef Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne seek dynamic individuals to join our team at A.O.C. located in Brentwood.  Looking for an energetic, charismatic, detail oriented professionals.  Applicant should be reliable, responsible, able to handle multiple priorities and truly enjoy being part of the hospitality culture.  Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a minimum of 2 years experience in fine dining establishments with strong food & wine knowledge.

Newly renovated, gorgeously designed space!
Suzanne Goin's iconic small plates cuisine!
Caroline Styne's amazing wine list!
A nationally recognized bar program!

Door staff are key team members that will determine the nature of our client's experience while a guest at our establishment from greeting to goodbye.  

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests in a warm and professional manner.

• Handle incoming calls and guest needs from reservations to questions about the restaurant and our service.

• Manage and master our OpenTable reservation system to maximize business and guest experience.

• Maintain clean updated menus as well as a clean work area.  Keep station tidy as you work.

• Assist in transferring cocktail orders, clear and reset tables if needed for service.

Qualifications

An excellent candidate will exhibit the following:

Required

• Knowledge of principles for providing excellent service.  This includes assessing customer needs, meeting and maintaining quality standards for service in both food and beverage and ability to evaluate overall customer satisfaction.

• Actively looks for ways to help guests and their co-workers.

• Critical thinking:  uses logic and reasoning when a problem arises and is able to find solutions.

• Ability to observe, receive, learn and otherwise obtain information from training and relevant sources.

• Ability to prioritize, work efficiently and quickly while maintaining a clean work station.

Preferred

• Familiarity with chef driven restaurant environment.

• Fluent use of OpenTable.

• Minimum 1 year of fine dining experience.

We offer health insurance for those who meet eligibility requirements. 

(We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.)