Host

Host Iron Gate Restaurant Washington, DC Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $18 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills OpenTable Attention to detail Guest services Full Job Description

IRON GATE

is looking for hospitality focused Hosts to join the team! Iron Gate, a D.C. institution, is looking for individuals with a passion for food, beverage, and hospitality. We also offer many opportunities for advancement as we are one of the few restaurant groups actually growing these days! Experience is important, but we are most interested in hiring the right people! Chef Antony Chittum features his ever-changing menu with Greek and Italian influences, sourcing from local purveyors wherever possible. Everything is made from scratch using only the best ingredients and features wood and charcoal cooking. Animals are butchered whole in house, seafood is sustainably sourced and there is a strong focus on supporting small local farms. Iron Gate has been a continual recipient of awards and accolades in its ten years in Dupont Circle. The restaurant has been featured in The Michelin Guide, Washingtonian Magazine's "100 Very Best Restaurants," and Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema says "Count me pleased" with a three star review at Chef Tony's Italian and Greek inspired menu.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the restaurant
• Escort guests to their assigned tables
• Provide menus
• Take and manage reservations through OpenTable, ensuring accurate information is recorded
• Answer phone calls and respond to guest inquiries in a professional and friendly manner
• Assist with seating arrangements to ensure efficient use of available space
• Monitor dining areas to ensure cleanliness and proper set-up

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail for accurate reservation management
• Familiarity with OpenTable
• Knowledge of phone etiquette and professional communication Please send us your resume and a few words on why you would like to join the Iron Gate team.

We look forward to meeting you! As with all Neighborhood Restaurant Group restaurants, our main focus is on hospitality and providing the best overall experience for every guest. We provide an environment that encourages staff education and professional growth, but most importantly, we want our staff to have fun and truly enjoy being part of this experienceIn addition to competitive compensation, we offer great benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Vacation & Sick Leave Parental Leave Closed on Major Holidays Dining perks to experience all the NRG restaurants Continuing Enrichment & Education Opportunities

• Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), one of DC's most creative and acclaimed restaurant groups, is looking forward to moving past the challenges of the past year and returning to full operations!

We think of ourselves as a collective of committed food, beverage, and hospitality fanatics who share common goals: to open and operate independent, exceptional, distinctive, and conscientious restaurants and bars with chef-driven menus and ambitious beverage programs; to create unique gathering places that reflect the communities in which they reside; and to surpass the expectations of our guests. Neighborhood Restaurant Group is a collaborative of independent brands and businesses dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work.

The company includes:

Mallard, Bluejacket Brewery, B-Side, Buzz Bakeshop, Caruso's Grocery, ChurchKey, Evening Star Café, Iron Gate, Josephine, Owen's Tavern & Garden, Planet Wine Shop, Hifi, Rustico, Junebug, The Sovereign, Slice Joint, The Roost, Cameo, Shelter, and HiFi Taco. Learn more about all our unique concepts at www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

• We're committed to offering exceptional experiences in our restaurants, but we're equally committed to giving back to the community.

In 2011 we founded Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the food system in our region. Simply by working at Neighborhood Restaurant Group, you provide support to this fantastic organization's programs, and we offer opportunities throughout the year to support Arcadia more actively through fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and collaboration. Learn more at www.arcadiafood.org

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person