Loreto in Frogtown/Elysian Valley is looking for a Host to join the team! Full-time opportunity based on availability and performance.

We’re an upscale-casual Mexican seafood restaurant that specializes in seafood dishes inspired by the fresh ingredients from the Baja coast. We are a full bar restaurant with specialty cocktails and a curated wine selection. Mariscos Za Za Zá is our counter-service lunch concept at the same location.

*Prioritizing candidates with full availability, open weekend availability required to start.

Responsibilities

• Use OpenTable to manage reservations
• Meet and greet guests in an accommodating and friendly manner, as well as thanking all guests leaving the restaurant
• Maximize the reservation book and accommodate walk-ins and last-minute seating requests by understanding the flow of reservations/large group dining/private events
• Provide educated wait time estimates to guest through understanding of service flow and table progress
• Manage reservation system and waitlist to ensure reservations are prioritized and seated in a timely manner
• Accurately identify VIPs and regulars and understand how to communicate those guests to the dining room staff
• Escorting guests into the dining room, ensuring cleanliness and accuracy of table set-up while doing so
• Assisting with re-setting the dining room as necessary in order to seat guests in a timely manner (this includes assisting with table adjustments are party sizes change)
• Maintain friendly and professional communication for guests seeking reservations and asking questions
• Maintain professional appearance and friendly attitude at all times
• Knowledge of Loreto and company FAQs for in-house guests and phone calls
• Reservation and table upkeep in OpenTable

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience
• Host experience
• OpenTable (or similar platform) experience
• Be comfortable with repetitive motions such as walking, bending and standing during your scheduled shift.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.

Compensation

• $19 - $22 hourly rate based on experience
• Included in full-house tip pool with completion of training

This job description is not an exclusive list of all functions of the role. Other tasks may be asked to be performed as needed in the best interest of the business.