The h.wood Group · 1 day ago
Host
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company known for its upscale nightlife and restaurant concepts. They are seeking a Host who will be the face of the restaurant, ensuring an exemplary dining experience for guests through excellent service and communication skills.
CommunitiesLeisureLifestyle
Responsibilities
Greet and escort guests to tables in a gracious and professional manner
Interact with guests and fellow staff members in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure all guests have an exemplary dining experience
Greet and acknowledge VIPs in a professional manner
Control the flow of guests coming into the restaurant and bar
Anticipate guest needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
Maintain a proactive approach to solving any guest questions or problems
Direct guest to the appropriate waiting area and provide table updates
Bid farewell to guests, using their name, and encouraging them to return to the restaurant
Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment
Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department
Assist in supervising food servers, bussers, and food runners as it relates to guest contact and table information
Oversee daily restaurant reservations and pre-assigns seating when necessary
Communicate with management regarding special orders, cake orders, special requests, and VIP requests
Shut down podium and reorganize host stand at end of a shift
Ensure that all lost items are returned to management
Act as a brand ambassador for the company
Ensure compliance of all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and Health Department
Perform all opening and closing duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year experience as a host in a high-volume, fine dining setting
Must be 21+ years of age
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must have excellent time management skills
Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
Must be reliable, responsible, and trustworthy
Must have high energy, great communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team
Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs
Must have attention to detail and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service
Preferred
Open availability is preferred
Benefits
Dental and Vision insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
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Company
The h.wood Group
The H.Wood Group is a company based out of 9229 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$186.25M2025-04-14Undisclosed· $160M
2024-04-11Undisclosed· $1.25M
2022-03-25Undisclosed· $25M
Leadership Team
Donald Park
Partner & Board of Directors
Laura Moriarty
Executive Assistant to Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-10-14
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