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Job Title: Host / Hostess Ladder 13 Restaurant

Position Overview

The Host/Hostess is the first point of contact for guests and plays a critical role in setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience. This position requires professionalism grace under pressure outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality. The ideal candidate is warm polished and able to manage reservations guest flow and special requests with ease and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Reception & Experience

• Warmly greet guests upon arrival exhibiting fine-diningappropriate courtesy tone and demeanor.

• Escort guests to their tables ensuring a smooth and welcoming introduction to the dining experience.

• Provide menus share information about the restaurant and answer initial questions.

• Maintain a polished and professional appearance consistent with luxury hospitality standards.

Reservation & Seating Management

• Manage the reservation system (e.g. OpenTable Resy) with accuracy and efficiency.

• Coordinate seating to optimize flow balance server sections and maintain the highest level of guest satisfaction.

• Track and manage waitlists providing accurate wait-time estimates and offering thoughtful communication during delays.

• Note and communicate guest preferences or special occasions (e.g. anniversaries allergies VIP guests).

Communication & Coordination

• Liaise between the front-of-house and back-of-house teams to support smooth operations.

• Communicate guest needs or concerns to management promptly and discreetly.

• Keep servers and managers informed of table status pacing and any special requests.

Service Support

• Assist with coat check door service or phone support as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the entrance host stand menus and dining room as required.

• Support the service team by helping with minimal tasks during peak hours (presenting menus resetting tables etc.) while maintaining host responsibilities

• Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

  This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Pre-employment background check required.

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