Host / Reservationist

Finn & Fire is seeking polished, warm, and highly organized Hosts to join our opening dining room team. This role is for someone who understands that the host stand sets the tone for the entire guest experience. The right candidate is composed, articulate, guest-aware, and able to balance hospitality, timing, reservations, and dining room flow with confidence. Our menu brings together pristine seafood, sushi technique, live-fire cooking, premium meats, bold Peruvian flavors, and the polished energy of a modern steakhouse. Hosts at Finn & Fire will be expected to create a strong first and last impression while helping control the rhythm and energy of the dining room. Key Responsibilities Welcome guests with warmth, professionalism, and confidence according to Finn & Fire standards. Manage reservations, walk-ins, waitlists, guest notes, seating plans, and dining room flow. Maintain a polished and composed presence at the host stand during all phases of service. Communicate clearly with managers, servers, back servers, runners, bartenders, and the kitchen regarding pacing, seating, VIPs, guest preferences, and special requests. Understand the dining room layout, table numbers, server sections, pacing, turn times, and reservation strategy. Seat guests thoughtfully and maintain awareness of the room's rhythm, energy, and balance. Handle guest questions, delays, special occasions, and first impressions with professionalism and care. Maintain accurate guest notes, reservation details, allergies, celebrations, and special requests. Support coat check, phone calls, confirmations, menus, restrooms, guest directions, and front-door presentation as needed. Assist with menu organization, host stand setup, cleanliness, restocking, and opening and closing duties. Stay calm, organized, and gracious during high-volume service. Uphold hospitality, cleanliness, communication, and professionalism standards. Contribute to a disciplined, respectful, focused, and professional opening-team culture. Qualifications Previous experience as a Host, Lead Host, Reservationist, Maitre d' Assistant, Guest Relations Assistant, or similar role in a serious restaurant environment preferred. Strong understanding of hospitality, first impressions, guest awareness, and dining room flow. Ability to communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with guests and team members. Comfortable using reservation systems, managing guest notes, handling phone calls, and organizing seating plans. Strong attention to detail, composure, organization, and timing. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay gracious under pressure. Professional appearance, punctuality, humility, and team-first mentality. Comfortable taking direction, receiving coaching, and refining hospitality technique. Interest in Peruvian, Japanese, Nikkei, seafood, sushi, steakhouse, wine, cocktails, or elevated hospitality environments preferred. Curious intelligence, coachability, and genuine interest in hospitality are required. Compensation Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Schedule Full-time and part-time positions available. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required. About Finn & Fire Finn & Fire is a new Peruvian Nikkei restaurant in Alexandria with a strong seafood focus, live-fire influence, premium meats, and a polished steakhouse sensibility. The restaurant is being built with high standards, sharp execution, and a clear culinary point of view. As part of the opening team, this role will help define the restaurant's first impression, guest flow, reservation culture, dining room rhythm, professionalism, and identity from day one.