What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach position at Custom House Restaurant Group?
The Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach is looking for dependable, adaptable, detail oriented people to join our team. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you.
About us:
Custom House Restaurant Group owns and operates 5 restaurants on the Central Coast between Pismo Beach and Avila Beach. We are a corporation who works together as if we were a family owned business. We believe life is about learning and that’s why we invest in our people. Pride of ownership at each location, from our Utility Personnel to our General Managers, fosters our company culture which promotes genuine care and respect for people. We pride ourselves on guest service by hiring and training the best employees on the Central Coast.
Host responsibilities include greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting guests to the dining and bar areas. For this role, you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests
Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
Manage reservations
Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
Provide menus and introduce server
Greet guests upon their departure
Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
Maintain a clean reception area
Cater to guests who require extra attention
Answer incoming calls and address guest queries
Assist wait staff as needed
We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.
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Requirements:
Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess preferred but not required
Understanding of restaurant etiquette
Familiarity with health and safety regulations
Ability manage reservations
Demonstrable customer-service skills
Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Available to work nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA food handlers certification
