Top 736 Host/hostess Jobs in 77042

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Le Colonial Houston —Houston, TX
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
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Moxies —Houston, TX
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- In-person
- Restaurant
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Osha Thai Kitchen —Houston, TX
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
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Crawfish Cafe —Houston, TX
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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RA Sushi - Houston —Houston, TX
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
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Perry's Steakhouse and Grille —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Host - Uchiko Houston
Uchi Restaurants —Houston, TX
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ruth's Chris —Houston, TX
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Lead Host/Hostess- Upscale dining experience required $19+Tips
The Post Oak Hotel —Houston, TX
- $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Drake's Houston —Houston, TX
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Communication skills
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Okto Mediterranean Llc —Houston, TX
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Atlas Restaurant Group —Houston, TX
- $13 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Host/Hostess
Musaafer —Houston, TX
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Oak Room Lead Hostess
The Post Oak Hotel —Houston, TX
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Mentoring
Host - Daily Gather
Daily Gather —Houston, TX
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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Sushi Masa | Houston —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Serving
- Computer literacy
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Host - The Rustic Galleria
The Rustic —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Children
- Older adults
- Organizational skills
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Caia —Houston, TX
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Lead Host/Hostess- Upscale dining experience required $19+Tips
Landry's Inc. —Houston, TX
- $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Chick-fil-A —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Maitre'D

Le Colonial Houston -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $25 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Customer relationship building
Interpersonal skills
Fine dining experience
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Client rapport building
Bussing
Team scheduling
Crisis management (risk management strategy)
High school diploma or GED
Attention to detail
Customer relationship management
Conflict management
Mentoring
Guest rapport building
Managing food service teams
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Staffing management
General management
Time management

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly and professional Maitre'D to lead our front-of-house team and ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience. As the face of the restaurant, you will be responsible for managing reservations, coordinating seating arrangements, and providing exceptional guest services. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, has excellent communication skills, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Your role is vital in creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued from the moment they arrive until they leave satisfied.

Required Years of Experience: 3 years

Summary of Position:

The role of the Maitre’D is to provide a remarkable customer experience with a focus on professionalism. The ideal candidate must possess in-depth knowledge about superior customer relation and management skills. Excellent communication is essential to build a rapport with guests and ability to lead a team. Managing and maximizing the reservations throughout the shift. Adhere to all company service SOPs. And enforce them throughout the whole team for consistency. Must have fine dining restauarant experience.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Be the main presence at the front door and roaming around the dining room constantly in communication with servers, captain and guests throughout the service
Show guests to tables during Lunch and Dinner Service as needed. Ensure the standards being applied when seating guests such as introducing the menus, pulling out the chairs for the guests (ladies first)
Greet and escort guests with a professional and positive attitude. Ensure the right of way is being followed per our standard. Hold a conversation to make them at ease from the beginning
Oversee the flow of guests within the restaurant. Ensure seat first, seat last tables are being followed by the host team. Ensure that guests are being properly greeted upon arrival with a smile and phones are answered within 3 rings.
Possess a full understanding of how OpenTable works and how to plan the book for the night. Must know every special request, allergy, VIP that is coming in each night and plot special tables accordingly.
Have a full understanding of standards of all positions for the FOH including the hostess manual, bartender’s role along with cocktail preparation and service steps. Full menu knowledge along with cocktail preparation is a must. The Maitre’D must be able to step in to do everyone’s job, such as bussing tables, waiting on tables, making drinks etc.
Assist with the Front of House team to ensure the team is always in their sections and taking care of our guests per our standard
Monitor service table clearing, speed of resets and ensure sanitation protocols are adhered to. Must jump in to always assist on the floor and help bussing tables where needed. The role is not to be above everyone else, but to be present and by the side of everyone.
Maintain ambience of the restaurant, such as lighting, music, cleanliness, and hygiene – make sure the music volume is at the correct level, the type of music is correct per standard, lighting is appropriate, etc.
Oversee and proactively deal with guest queries and complaints. This only happens when you are always present on the floor and in your zone; speak with the manager on duty before you comp any items.
Maintaining a constant presence at the host stand and ensure all phone are being answered in a timely manner and overseeing plotting of all tables and server station assignments.
Be present on the floor during the transition if the manager is conducting the pre-shift. In the absence of the GM or AGM, the Service Manager will conduct the pre-shift and complete all pre-shift notes.

· Must be a team leader and motivator for the front of the house

· Reporting of R&M issues and items to be addressed to maintain the high standards of the restaurant’s ambience and decor

Required Skills:

Customer service skills – working with customers is a key part of a Maitre’D position; the ability to remain professional at all times is vital to this role
Numerical abilities – Maitre’D have administrative duties; a good grasp of numeracy is important to carry out tasks such as budgeting and administering payroll
Organization – Maitre’D need to be organized to keep track of shifts, customers, staff, and the general workings of the front of house
Physical stamina – working in a restaurant can be physically demanding, requiring a good level of fitness to endure standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy items
Leadership skills – motivating a team and ensuring good performance from all members of the staff are key to keeping things running smoothly

Qualifications:

· Prior experience in customer service

· Excellent phone skills and communication skills

· Must be a team player

· High school diploma or GED equivalent required

· ServSafe/Food Handler’s Certification required

Physical Demands:

This position is very active and requires standing for long periods of time. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 25 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This position regularly requires long hours and a schedule that fluctuates based on business needs.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Professionalism

Team Management

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Knowledge of Restaurant Operations

Guest Relations

Coaching and Mentoring

Ambience Management

Scheduling and Staffing

Crisis Management

*Resumes with photos will not be considered.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

Maitre'D/Lead Host: 3 years (Required)
fine dining: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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