Host

The Coral Casino, by Chef Thomas Keller, is located within the iconic and recently restored Montecito social club. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, this historic restaurant and landmark will be open to the public. Located along the picturesque coastline of the Pacific Ocean and Butterfly Beach, it will blend its storied past with a modern approach, featuring Chef Thomas Keller’s reimagined Continental cuisine for today’s contemporary audience. 

Chef Thomas Keller's newest project is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about food, beverage, and hospitality to join the team as a Host.  

As a Host, you will warmly greet guests as they arrive, manage reservations, and efficiently seat guests in the dining area. Providing exceptional service, you will address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.  

Responsibilities: 

• Greet and Seat Guests: Warmly greet guests as they arrive, manage reservations, and efficiently seat guests in the dining area, ensuring an even distribution of service. 

• Manage Reservations: Utilize reservation systems to manage bookings, coordinate seating arrangements, and accommodate special requests. 

• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service, addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. 

• Coordinate with Team: Work closely with the team to ensure smooth operations and seamless guest experiences. 

• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the host area and entrance are always clean and presentable. 

• Promote a Positive Atmosphere: Foster a welcoming and enjoyable environment for both guests and staff. 

Qualifications: 

• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a hospitality-forward mindset. 

• Attitude: A deep enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality with a desire to create memorable experiences for guests. 

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants are founded on a culture of mentorship and provide a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:      

• Opportunities for growth and advancement      

• Peer mentorship      

• Scholarship programs      

• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose*        

• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness short- and long-term disability insurance, and pet insurance.    

• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your earnigs as matching contributions      

• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties      

• Family meal       

Who we are: 

With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses. 

TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, RO Restaurant & Lounge and Burgers & Half Bottles. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service, and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique, and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchens—symbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing, and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it, all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. “To make people happy, one guest at a time,” he says. “That is what cooking is all about.” 

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careers 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

 *Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time. 

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