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THE STRAND HOUSE IS LOOKING FOR OUTGOING AND EXPERIENCED HOST TO JOIN OUR TEAM! THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN TIPS!

*We are eager to find some amazing candidates that will support our culture, as well as welcome our guests with warmth and friendliness.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HOST THAT WILL GROW INTO A LEAD!

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate of $16-$18 /hour DOE ($20-30/hour with tips included) | Sick pay (after 90 days) | $200 per month towards medical and dental insurance (full-time only after 90 days | Positive and fun culture with lots of hospitality training | Room for advancement for highly motivated employees | 50% off meals at home restaurant | 25% off meals and hotel room discounts at other Zislis Group serviced properties

The Strand House is currently seeking a superstar host/hostess with prior hosting experience in a high volume and/or fine dining restaurant. As the first person that our guests meet, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm, and high energy who can make a great first and lasting impression to ensure that their dining experience is a positive one!

• Are you passionate about meeting new people?
• Are you comfortable initiating conversations with strangers?
• Do you love great food, drinks and above all else, hospitality?

If you answered yes to all of the above, WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Be the warm and welcoming face of the restaurant!
• Practice genuine hospitality with each and every guest
• Monitor the floor and be aware of what tables are available
• Estimate wait times for guests and ensure that their needs are met while they wait
• Answer the telephone, book reservations, and arrange tables to accommodate large parties
• Use Resy software for reservations
• Contribute to team effort. Being a team player above all is mandatory!

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF...

• Minimum of 1 year of hosting experience in a high volume or fine dining restaurant (preferred)
• Retain a lot of information
• Positive attitude and excellent communication and people skills
• Professional demeanor and a warm inviting personality (both necessary)
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for the job are imperative
• Excellent phone etiquette (a must) and prior multi-line phone experience is a plus
• Proficiency of both Microsoft Word and Resy is a plus
• Ability to shift gears quickly and multitask at the highest level
• Walk up and down the stairs at our multiple level restaurant

We take our hiring process very seriously, and we are committed to our applicants! If you meet the qualifications above and this sounds like the position for you, we would be delighted to meet with you.

VISIT US IN PERSON!

Here are our weekly available days and times for walk-in interviews: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2pm to 4pm.

Please dress in Business Casual/Interview attire and bring multiple copies of your resume.

Parking Instructions: There are 2 metered parking lots at the bottom of Manhattan Beach Blvd. As well as metered street parking up and down Manhattan Beach Blvd. As well as a underground metered parking structure in Metlox.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our front desk at: 310-545-7470

We look forward to meeting you!

A bit more about US: We are part of a successful restaurant and hotel group that started here in the South Bay and are fortunate to be one of the only fine dining restaurants in the area with unobstructed ocean views. Serving a chef driven, modern heirloom menu, we have an extensive wine list with over 200 bottles and an unparalleled craft cocktail menu. First and foremost a hospitality driven company, we are looking for hard-working, team-oriented members. So, if you long to work for a company where people come first, you have found your place. We are not just a team, but also a family, dedicated to providing the ultimate experience and we have fun doing it.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:

We follow all LAHD rules & regulations

Experience:

• Fine Dining Host/Hostess: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person