General Overview

We are looking for a warm, fun energetic Host/Hostess to join our team. Working under the supervision of the General Manager, our Host/Hostess’ are our masters of positive guest impressions! These team members are often the first and last faces our guests see when visiting our restaurant. They will determine whether each guest feels welcome, appreciated, and well cared for, this is why we do what we do.

We will provide you with the training you need to be successful. We take great pride in our quality food and friendly, impeccable service. Our high standards can only be maintained through great people like you who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible for our guests every day.

Essential Functions

• Greet and seat guests in accordance with restaurant JOA’s sequence of service.
• Accurately and efficiently maintain waiting list, while keeping management and guests informed of wait times.
• Answer phones quickly and politely without any sign of stress.
• Receive, record, and confirm reservations accurately and in a warm, accommodating manner by phone or in person.
• Assist management in the development and maintenance of guest database.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace with clean and updated menus.
• Ability to converse with guests about menu questions in a detailed and articulate manner.
• Must have a working knowledge of menu items, food preparation techniques, and basic culinary terminology.
• Acknowledge every guest’s departure with gracious and sincere thanks and salutation.
• Prepare daily reservation sheets.
• Pull and arrange tables and chairs for guests.
• With the guidance of floor managers and F&B directors, may be asked to train new hosts and reservations staff.
• Must report problem situations to management immediately.
• Ongoing cleaning and maintenance of physical plant and workstation according to established restaurant procedures. This includes pre-shift, post-shift, daily, weekly, and monthly duties as assigned by management.
• May be responsible for the correct handling of coat check duties.
• May be responsible for correct transferring of bar checks when necessary.
• Required to attend mandatory meetings when scheduled.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of upscale casual or fine dining experienced preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of reservation systems (OT, 7Rooms, etc.)
• At least 16 years of age.
• Perform server and bus person’s duties.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English comprehensively.
• Basic math skills, computer skills.
• Able to deal with guests in a professional manner while maintaining a composed demeanor in high stress situations.
• Ability to acquire a valid Texas Food Handler Card within 30 days of hiring.

What We Offer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Nuri Steakhouse, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-9755 and direct assistance will be provided.

Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free meals, flexible work schedules, and more fun activities to make Nuri Steakhouse a great place to work.