Host

About us

Clark’s Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is opening its newest location in Menlo Park, California, in April 2025. Known for our exceptional oysters, martinis, lobster rolls, champagne, and signature dishes, we’re excited to bring the Clark’s experience to this vibrant community. With a nod to the 1950s, our design blends oak, terracotta, and leather, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With ~100 seats, including a private dining room, we aim to be a neighborhood staple, where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy outstanding food, drinks, and service.

If you’re excited about being part of an iconic brand and ready to create a premier dining destination in Menlo Park, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume today and help us create something unforgettable.

Job Summary:

As a Host, you will provide a warm, friendly, and immediate greeting to guests at the door, as well as those calling the restaurant. If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, are detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Greeting guests as they enter, and putting them on a waiting list as necessary
• Providing guests with menus and answering any initial questions
• Seating guests at tables and assigning them to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the right number of customers
• Engaging with guests to ensure they’re happy with food and service
• Responding to complaints and helping to resolve them
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Current California Food Handler’s and RBS certification required.
• Excellent customer service and people skills required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, etc.
• Prior experience with POS systems

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays for eligible Full-Time Employees
• Restaurant Discounts
• Wine Education Reimbursement
• Referral Incentives
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities 
• Sick Pay in accordance with California’s Sick Leave Law

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping to greet guests, manage reservations, and maintain the host station.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 15 pounds, such as menus, reservation books, and small cleaning supplies.
• Manual dexterity required for managing a reservation system, handling menus, and occasionally assisting with table resets.
• Ability to move efficiently in a fast-paced environment and navigate crowded dining areas.
• Work may involve exposure to moderate noise levels and varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.