Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach

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 five restaurants along the Central Coast, from Pismo Beach to Avila Beach. While we are a corporation, we operate with the collaboration, care, and accountability of a family-owned business. We believe that life is about continuous learning, which is why we invest in the growth and development of our people. A strong sense of pride of ownership at every level—from entry-level team members to General Managers—shapes our culture and reinforces our commitment to genuine care, respect, and professionalism. We take great pride in delivering exceptional guest service by recruiting, training, and retaining some of the best employees on the Central Coast.

Host responsibilities include warmly greeting guests, providing accurate wait time estimates, and escorting guests to the dining and bar areas. In this role, strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal abilities are essential to ensure each guest has a positive and seamless dining experience from arrival through 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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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