Host - TAO Los Angeles

Guides guests to appropriate table as directed by the maitre d'. Interacts with the restaurant guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Anticipates and accommodates the needs of the guest.

• Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area.

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

• Actively takes and processes reservations for guests.

• Assists with incoming calls and answering questions from guests.

• Responsible for checking guests' coats and other belongings (where applicable).

• Assists with setting up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

• Ensures that all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service.

• Responsible for making sure all menu books are organized with current menus.

• Collects menus throughout the venue during shift.

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.

• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.

• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

• Participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous hospitality experience.
• Previous host person experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to kneel, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner