Lead Host/Host

Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

Lead Host/Host

Pasadena, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Star Leaf is a renowned restaurant with over two decades of expertise in operating successful dining establishments across Asia. With a robust portfolio of 40+ full-service restaurants in China, specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine, Star Leaf is now venturing into the United States, bringing its culinary excellence to Pasadena, marking its inaugural US location. As part of its expansion strategy, the Group is planning to diversify by introducing a fast-casual eatery to its already impressive portfolio.

    We are looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to join our team!

    You are a natural people person who can quickly build rapport with guests and create a welcoming atmosphere. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, you rely on your excellent organization and communication skills to bring your best each day for yourself, restaurant staff, and guests.

    Responsibilities:

    Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas

    Provide guests with menus

    Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings

    Inform guests of current promotions and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff

    Manage the flow of guests into the dining and bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate

    Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages

    Answer the phone.

    Take to-go orders when necessary.

    Keep the host stand neat, tidy, and presentable for guests.

    Qualifications:

    Previous restaurant hosting or serving experience preferred

    Friendly and customer-focused personality

    Ability to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance

    Ability to clearly communicate guests’ needs to Servers, Bussers, Managers, etc.

    Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone

    Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)

    Complete our short application today!