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St. James Modern Caribbean
2017 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
St. James Modern Caribbean hiring Host in Washington, DC

St. James Modern Caribbean hiring Host in Washington, DC

St. James Modern CaribbeanMore Info

Part Time • Hourly ($19.00) plus tips
Expires: Apr 8, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Who We Are
Recognized by Michelin Guide, Eater DC, and ranked #17 in The Washingtonian's Best 100 list, we're consistently rated among DC's very best restaurants.

Are you a natural at creating a memorable dining experience?
Do you have a passion for delighting your guests with your superior service?
Do you have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment?
Then we want to hear from you.

We take great pride in creating an atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy the finest food
the Caribbean has to offer. At the same time, we also work hard to be a great place to work. If
this sounds like your kind of place, come join us.

Who We’re Looking For (Host)
 More than one year’s host experience is a plus
 Fine dining experience is a plus
 Military vets a plus
 You know Caribbean cuisine and rums
 You know Resy and Toast


What You’ll Bring
 Customer service, customer service, customer service
 You relish creating a delightful customer experience
 Our ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, and enjoys being part of a winning
team

What You’ll Be Doing
 Warmly greet and check in all of our guests
 Optimize seating arrangements to ensure all guest reservations are honored in a timely manner
 Support serving staff 
 Place takeout orders
 Ensure delivery and takeout orders are conveyed to delivery drivers and guests

What We’ll Bring
 A team atmosphere in a fun and respectful workplace
 Training and development opportunities.
 Competitive compensation, including 401K matching and health care for for full time employees

Look Us Up
 stjames-dc.com
 Washingtonian's Top 100 Restaurants (https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2024/cane-and-st-james/); NY Times -- Top 25 Restaurants in DC Right Now
Applicants are considered without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity,
religion, or other characteristics. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United
States.

Submit your resume to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: 401k, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Positive Attitude

Knowledge of Caribbean Cuisine and Rums

Experience With Resy and Toast

Effective Communication

Experience in a Fast Paced Restaurant Environment

Attention to Detail

Seating Optimization

Problem Solving

Supporting Serving Staff

Handling Guest Complaints

Taking and Conveying Takeout Orders

Friendly and Outgoing Demeanor

Being Part of a Winning Team

Professionalism

Work Well Under Pressure

Resolving Guest Complaints

Team Player

Greeting and Checking in With Guests

Conflict Resolution

Maintaining a Great Atmosphere in the Dining Room

Superior Service Commitment

Multitasking

People Skills

Guest Service

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Superior Passion and Commitment to Service Excellence

Ability to Anticipate Guest Needs

Friendly and outgoing personality

Ability to work well in a team

Ability to Pitch in With Side Work and Help Coworkers

Effective Communication Skills

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