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Lead Host / Guest Experience & Reservations Lead - $18-$25+/ hour (based on experience!)

Grassa Gramma
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026


GRASSA GRAMMA IS HIRING
Guest Experience & Reservations Lead

(Lead Host / Door Lead / Hospitality Coordinator)


At Grassa Gramma, the front door is everything.

We are not looking for “just a host.”
We are looking for someone to OWN the guest experience from the very first moment.

Grassa Gramma is one of Louisville’s most immersive and beloved restaurants — a high-energy Italian dining experience where guests feel transported straight into Italy. From the piazza atmosphere to the warm hospitality, our goal is simple:

Make every guest feel like they just walked into their Italian grandmother’s home.


We are looking for a charismatic, organized, hospitality-obsessed leader to run our front door operation five nights per week.


This position is ideal for someone who:

  • Loves people and thrives in a high-energy environment

  • Has an incredible presence and personality

  • Understands hospitality at a deep level

  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Can manage both guest experience AND reservation logistics

  • Wants long-term growth opportunities in hospitality, marketing, or operations leadership

Compensation:
$18–$25 per hour
(Pay based on experience, availability, professionalism, and leadership ability)


What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • ***Leading and owning the host stand experience

  • Managing reservations throughout the day using OpenTable

  • Maximizing seating opportunities and managing the reservation book strategically

  • ***Greeting guests warmly and creating an unforgettable first impression

  • Managing waitlists, guest flow, and seating pacing

  • Answering phones and responding to guest inquiries professionally

  • Ensuring voicemails and missed calls are returned promptly

  • Passing large party and private event inquiries to our events team

  • Leading and managing the hourly host team

  • Maintaining a polished, organized, beautiful host stand

  • ***Helping ensure every guest leaves happy, welcomed, and excited to return

What We’re Looking For:

  • OpenTable experience strongly preferred

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • ***Natural warmth and confidence

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Leadership mentality and accountability

  • ***Professional appearance and polished presence

  • ***A genuine love for hospitality and people

Growth Opportunity:
This role is not just a “host position.”

For the right person, this can grow into:

  • Guest Experience Management

  • Marketing

  • Restaurant Operations Leadership

  • Event & VIP Guest Coordination

  • Multi-unit hospitality leadership opportunities within Belle Noble Restaurants

If you love hospitality, love people, and want to be part of one of Louisville’s most exciting restaurant groups, we’d love to meet you.


Salary : $18 - $25

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