Top 646 Host/hostess Jobs in Fort Lauderdale Fl

Director of Guest Experience
Sweetwaters —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Restaurant management
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Server
Lessing's Hospitality Group at Hatch Fort Lauderdale —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- US work authorization
- Paid training
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3d
Greeter
Houston's —Pompano Beach, FL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Host/Hostess (earn up to $1,000/wk)
Anthony's Runway 84 —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- 2 years
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SV-Host/Door
Sixty Vines —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Host
Earls Las Olas —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $16 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Host
PF Changs —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $16.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Host/Hostess
Motek Florida —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $17 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fine Dining Host
Tonno Nero —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
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22h
Host
J. Alexander’s Restaurants —Plantation, FL
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- No experience needed
- Restaurant
- 401(k) matching
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SV-Server
SIXTY VINES LAS OLAS LLC —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- From $30 an hour
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Host
TooJay's Deli • Bakery • Restaurant —Plantation, FL
- $15 - $20 an hour
- 16+ years old
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Opportunities for advancement
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Host
The Capital Grille —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Host(ess)
Fogo de Chao Churrascaria (Fort Lauderdale) LLC —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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9d
Host
LongHorn Steakhouse —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Host
Rosie's Bar and Grill —Wilton Manors, FL
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- US work authorization
- Restaurant experience
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Host
Korner 67 —Miami, FL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Host/Hostess
Seasons 52 —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Host/Hostess
Padrino's Cuban Restaurant | Florida —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Host
American Social - Fort Lauderdale —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Restaurant
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Director of Guest Experience

Sweetwaters -
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) matching
Gym membership
Life insurance
Referral program
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Customer communication
Customer relationship building
Brand identity
Fine dining experience
Operations coordination
Coaching
Client rapport building
Restaurant reservation management
Customer satisfaction tracking
Restaurant management
Shift management
Managing hospitality teams
Team development
Key Performance Indicators
Professional development support
Continuous improvement
Decision making
Team training
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Reservation systems
Operational excellence initiatives
Customer satisfaction improvement
Senior level
Leadership
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Team building

Full Job Description

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.

Polished / Upscale Dining | $8–10M Volume | Hospitality-Driven Leadership

We are seeking a hospitality-driven Guest Experience Manager to lead and elevate the full guest journey in an ambitious, polished dining environment designed to set a new benchmark for service excellence.

This is not simply an operations role, it is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes hospitality is an art form.

Our concept blends high-energy volume ($8-10M annually) with the precision, warmth, and sophistication of a maître d'-level experience. We serve discerning guests with high expectations, and we are building a team that rises confidently to meet them.

If you are passionate about shaping guest moments, refining service standards, and leading with empathy and precision, we want to meet you.

What You Will Do

Own the Guest Experience

Lead and manage the full guest dining experience, ensuring every touchpoint, from arrival to departure is seamless, personalized, and memorable.
Act as a champion of Sweetwaters' service philosophy, setting the tone for elevated hospitality standards across the restaurant.
Oversee the experience of VIPs, regular patrons, and first-time guests, ensuring each visit exceeds expectations.
Build genuine connections with guests, creating a sense of recognition, warmth, and loyalty.
Anticipate needs and deliver intuitive, detail-driven hospitality at every stage of service.

Drive Service Excellence

Work closely with front-of-house and culinary leadership to maintain consistency, timing, and excellence in service delivery.
Manage reservation systems, optimize table flow, and ensure seamless coordination between the host stand and service team.
Maintain exceptional standards in hospitality, cleanliness, ambiance, and overall presentation.
Introduce and implement service enhancements that elevate guest satisfaction and strengthen brand identity.
Continuously refine service through attention to detail, innovation, and operational alignment.

Lead and Develop the Team

Train, coach, and support service staff to deliver attentive, intuitive, and polished hospitality.
Foster a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and genuine care for the guest experience.
Lead pre-shift meetings that energize the team and reinforce service standards and priorities.
Support ongoing development to ensure consistent growth in both performance and professionalism.

Elevate Through Insight

Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, and service performance metrics to identify areas for refinement and enhancement.
Address and resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and prompt, thoughtful decision-making.
Translate insights into actionable improvements that drive guest satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
Partner with leadership to strengthen reputation, increase repeat business, and elevate overall performance.

Who You Are

A polished hospitality professional with demonstrated leadership experience in guest experience, restaurant operations, or front-of-house management within an upscale or fine dining environment.
Experienced in high-volume restaurants ($5M+ preferred; $8–10M experience a plus).
Deeply knowledgeable in elevated hospitality standards and skilled at translating them into daily execution.
An exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
A guest-first leader with high emotional intelligence and meticulous attention to detail.
Experienced in analyzing guest feedback and implementing meaningful service improvements.
A collaborative and motivating leader who builds alignment and inspires teams at every level.

Why This Role Matters

This Guest Experience Manager will play a defining role in shaping how Sweetwaters is experienced and remembered.

From the first impression to the final farewell, you will set the standard for hospitality, creating an environment where guests feel genuinely welcomed, consistently impressed, and eager to return.

Competitive Benefits:

Industry-leading compensation package
Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loansmore!
Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
401k with annual employer match after 12 months employment
Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
Accrued Paid Vacation
Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay $80,000-$90,000 per year

If you thrive in a setting where precision meets personality, and where hospitality is both an art and a discipline, this is your opportunity to help build something truly exceptional.

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