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Lead Host/Hostess

José Andrés Group
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Job Description Description: José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.

To be an agent of hospitality and seek every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.

Collect, organize, update and manage menus.

Stock host stand with appropriate supplies.

Utilize Open Table and other tools to maximize restaurant’s seating and service guests.

Greet and thank each guest entering or leaving the restaurant.

Manage the wait list and proactively communicate accurate seating times.

Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets

~50% off food at any of our restaurants

~ Flexible Schedules

~ Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

~ Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.

Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.

May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

JoseAndresGroup restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dubai and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.

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