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Job Overview As a Japanese Restaurant Host, you'll create a welcoming first impression and help guests enjoy a smooth dining experience. You'll manage reservations, coordinate seating, answer calls with care, and work closely with the service team to keep the dining room organized.

Your impact:

Thoughtful table coordination helps guests feel welcomed and lets service staff focus on attentive dining. Responsibilities Welcome guests, manage the waitlist, and coordinate seating based on reservations and table availability Use restaurant reservation management and table management systems to track bookings, guest flow, and table status Answer calls, assist with reservations, and use professional phone etiquette to respond clearly and courteously Support guest relations by sharing accurate information and coordinating with food service staff Keep the host area organized and follow applicable food safety practices Requirements Customer service, guest services, hospitality, and communication skills Host/hostess, restaurant, or food service experience is helpful Basic math and organizational skills for managing reservations, wait times, and seating Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems; Aloha POS or Micros POS experience is a plus Ability to learn restaurant systems and communicate professionally with guests and coworkers

Pay:

$11.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person