Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach

Description

The Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach is looking for dependable, adaptable, detail oriented people to join our team. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you.

About us:

Custom House Restaurant Group owns and operates 5 restaurants on the Central Coast between Pismo Beach and Avila Beach. We are a corporation who works together as if we were a family owned business. We believe life is about learning and that’s why we invest in our people. Pride of ownership at each location, from our Utility Personnel to our General Managers, fosters our company culture which promotes genuine care and respect for people. We pride ourselves on guest service by hiring and training the best employees on the Central Coast.

Host responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting guests to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests

Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists

Manage reservations

Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas

Provide menus and introduce server

Greet guests upon their departure

Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options

Maintain a clean reception area

Cater to guests who require extra attention

Answer incoming calls and address guest queries

Assist wait staff as needed

We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.

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Requirements

Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess preferred but not required

Understanding of restaurant etiquette

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Ability manage reservations

Demonstrable customer-service skills

Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)

Strong organizational skills

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Available to work nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA food handlers certification