Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Join the front of house team at Birdsong, led by Chef Chris Bleidorn. Birdsong is a two Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, focused on heritage cuisine and warm, detail-driven hospitality. We are seeking a Host to join our dining room team.
We are looking for humble, hard-working individuals with a dedication to learning, a strong attention to detail, and a genuine desire to care for guests. This position is a strong career opportunity for someone seeking long-term growth and advancement in fine dining.
Warm, friendly hospitality is at the core of the Birdsong philosophy. We aim to create a comfortable dining experience for every guest, taking care of each detail from the first welcome to the final goodbye.
Requirements-
Warm, welcoming presence and a natural sense of hospitality
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Strong attention to detail and follow-through
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Willingness to learn and take feedback well
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Calm communication and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
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Team-focused attitude and reliability
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Fine dining experience is a plus, but not required for the right candidate
The Birdsong Host helps set the tone for the entire guest experience. Responsibilities may evolve with time and include:
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Greeting guests and creating a warm, professional first impression
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Managing the door and table flow to support service pace
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Communicating clearly with the dining room and kitchen teams to coordinate seating and timing
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Supporting guest needs throughout the meal (directions, coat check, farewells)
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Maintaining organization and cleanliness in the host stand and entry area
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Upholding the standards and culture of Birdsong
Birdsong provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) option, and dining discounts.
Application ProcessIf these fundamentals resonate with you, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $26.50) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Guest Relations
Ability to Create a Positive First Impression
Fine Dining Service
Effective Time Management
Professional Writing Skills
Coordination Skills
Friendly Personality
Customer Service Orientation
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Birdsong is a fine dining restaurant focused on the ingredients and cooking methods of the Pacific Northwest. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Bleidorn (whose previous experience includes Saison, Atelier Crenn, Benu and Alinea) will pay homage to cooking techniques of the past, with a playfully refined and thoughtful menu that highlights the connection between city and nature.
Birdsong will reference ancient cooking methods: utilizing open fire and smoke, dry-aging meat, and experimenting with a number of fermenting techniques. Dishes will highlight key ingredients like cold water shellfish, wild game (like elk, buffalo, boar), berries, mushrooms, and other seasonal ingredients. Birdsong’s quest to preserve fundamental cooking techniques of the past in a contemporary setting is inspired by naturalist writer Michael Frome’s sentiment that “each succeeding generation accepts less and less of the real thing because it has no way of understanding what has been lost.”
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