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Host / Hostess
Wayfare Tavern
201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Wayfare Tavern hiring Host / Hostess in San Francisco, CA

Wayfare Tavern hiring Host / Hostess in San Francisco, CA

Host / Hostess

Wayfare TavernMore Info

201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($18.67 - $20.00) plus tips
Expired: Oct 11, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

WAYFARE TAVERN - Now Open at 201 Pine Street!

HOSTESS POSITION - JOB DESCRIPTION
The hostess is a personal representation of the service and overall hospitality of the staff at Wayfare Tavern. While guests are waiting to be seated or waiting for take-out orders to be ready, it is the hostess’s role to make guests feel welcome, comfortable, and informed about their wait times.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the open dining sections for empty and cleaned tables

  • Estimate accurate wait times and manage the guest waiting list

  • Ensure guest needs are met while they wait

  • Answer incoming calls and manage reservations via OpenTable

  • Move tables and seating arrangements to accommodate larger parties when needed

Required Skills

  • Strong customer service focus

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to manage stress and stay composed under pressure

  • Skilled at multi-tasking in a busy environment

  • Familiarity with OpenTable reservation system

  • Clear and friendly verbal communication, both in-person and over the phone

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for the entire shift

  • Ability to seat guests in second-floor dining rooms via stairs

  • Frequent reaching and bending

  • Ability to carry up to a 20-lb. highchair

How to Apply:
Reply to this ad with a copy of your resume.

We can’t wait to meet you!


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.67 - $20.00) plus tips


Required Skills

Customer Service Focused

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Stress Management/Composure

Problem Solving

Ability to multi task

Adaptability

Experience With Open Table

Teamwork

Physical Demands: Stands During Entire Shift, Seats Guest in 2nd Floor Dining Room Using the Stairs, Reaches & Bends Frequently, Carries 20 Lb. Highchair

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication With Guests in Person and Over the Phone

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Engagement

Conflict Resolution

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Empathy

organizational ability

Flexibility

Service Orientation

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