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Lead Host
Compensation: $25–$30/hour
We are seeking an experienced Lead Host to join a sophisticated, high-volume fine dining restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished hospitality professional who understands that the guest experience begins the moment someone walks through the door.
The ideal candidate will have fine dining experience, a strong background running the door, and hands-on experience with SevenRooms. You should be comfortable managing a high volume of guests and reservations while maintaining an organized, welcoming, and elevated experience for every guest.
Lead Host Responsibilities
- Lead the host stand and oversee the guest arrival experience throughout service.
- Manage reservations, seating assignments, waitlists, table flow, and guest communication using SevenRooms.
- Handle a high volume of guest arrivals while maintaining a calm, professional, and hospitable demeanor.
- Monitor reservations and seating flow to maximize table utilization and maintain an efficient service.
- Welcome guests and provide a warm, polished first impression consistent with a fine dining environment.
- Communicate closely with management, servers, bartenders, and the kitchen to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Maintain detailed guest notes, preferences, special occasions, VIP information, and other relevant information in SevenRooms.
- Handle guest questions, reservation requests, and phone calls professionally.
- Assist with training and supporting other members of the host team.
- Help resolve guest concerns and service issues as needed.
- Maintain an organized and professional host stand throughout service.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous fine dining host or lead host experience.
- Proven experience running the door in a busy restaurant.
- SevenRooms experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable handling a high volume of guests and reservations.
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Professional, polished, and genuinely hospitality-focused.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Schedule & Benefits
- $25–$30/hour, based on experience.
- 4–5 eight-hour shifts per week.
- Likely days off will fall on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday, with flexibility based on the candidate and business needs.
- 24/7 Seaport parking pass available for exceptional employees at an employee cost of $45 per week.
- Health insurance eligibility after 90 days.
JOB ID: 181606
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Greg Dickinson