Host / Coordinator - Foggy Bottom

Founding FarmersWashington, DC, US

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Job Description

Host / Coordinator - Earn up to $718 per week!

Founding Farmers is currently looking for a Host / Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing attentive service from the moment a customer enters the restaurant. Hosts lead guests to their tables, manage reservations within Open Table and communicate with front of house staff when they have a new party in their section. Hosts may also support the service team in clearing tables, rolling silverware, pre-setting tables, wiping down menus and ensuring the restrooms are clean for the guests.

Hourly pay : $17.95

BENEFITS + PERKS :

Competitive pay
Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
Dental and vision plans
Paid time off
Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Voluntary benefits : short-term disability and accident insurance
Free access to company massage therapist
Discounted gym & yoga membership
Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
Training and career growth opportunities
Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR HOST / COORDINATOR DOES :

Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists to accurately set guest expectations

Manage and monitor the restaurants reservation system using Open Table

Answer the restaurant phone and provide friendly service for all guest and call center inquiries

Greet and seat guests at their table providing exceptional hospitality

Assist guests in making reservations

Respond to guest requests and inquiries in a timely and friendly manner

Assist with parking validation

Provide directions and recommendations if guests inquire

Support the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasher

Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffet

Perform duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathroom(s)

Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance

Contribute to a positive team environment

Other important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations humming

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HOST / COORDINATOR :

Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not required

Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol

Ability to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dedicated to learning our menu and operations

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed

Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.

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