Host AM

AM Host wage: $20-$24 per hour

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in the overall success of our brands. 

We are looking for AM HOSTS to join our team as we continue our quest to Change the World Through the Power of Food! If you are one of the areas most talented passionate hospitality professionals come help bring the stories of José Andrés and his team to life! 

What we would like from you:

• To be an agent of hospitality and seek every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.
• Smile, make eye contact, have good posture, and have a welcoming presence at the door.
• Collect, organize, update and manage menus.
• Stock host stands with appropriate supplies. 
• Utilize reservation systems and other tools to maximize the restaurant's seating and serving guests. 
• Greet and thank each guest entering or leaving the restaurant.
• Seat guests at a suitable table or in waiting areas and remove extra place settings. 
• Manage the wait list and proactively communicate accurate seating times.
• Provide guests with menus and inform guests of specialties and features. 
• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup. 
• Weekend and morning availability 

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry-leading benefits.
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401k
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere 
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Advancement opportunities

 Skills & Conditions

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.  

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Soon Los Angeles and Dubai. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.