Host - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for: 

• State Applicable Time Off

• Pet Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• TAO Savings Marketplace

• Employee Discounts and much more!

Guides guests to appropriate table as directed by the maître d’. Interacts with the restaurant guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Anticipates and accommodates the needs of the guest. 

• Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area. 

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 

• Actively takes and processes reservations for guests.  

• Assists with incoming calls and answering questions from guests. 

• Responsible for checking guests’ coats and other belongings (where applicable).  

• Assists with setting up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  

• Ensures that all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service. 

• Responsible for making sure all menu books are organized with current menus. 

• Collects menus throughout the venue during shift.  

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed. 

• Performs closing side-work as prescribed. 

• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management. 

• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings. 

• Participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings. 

• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example. 

• Portrays a positive and professional attitude. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments. 

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. 

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned 
   

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue host person training 
   

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Previous hospitality experience. 

• Previous host person experience. 

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge. 
   

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE  

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate 

• Must have good positive energy throughout the day 

• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read 

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 

• Must be able to move quickly  

• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance 

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume 

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 

• Exposure to cleaning materials 

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 

• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards 

• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment