Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach

Host Position

The Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach is looking for dependable, adaptable, detail oriented people to join our team. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we'd like to meet you.

Host responsibilities include warmly greeting guests, providing accurate wait time estimates, and escorting guests to the dining and bar areas. In this role, strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal abilities are essential to ensure each guest has a positive and seamless dining experience from arrival through departure.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
• Manage reservations
• Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
• Provide menus and introduce server
• Greet guests upon their departure
• Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
• Maintain a clean reception area
• Cater to guests who require extra attention
• Answer incoming calls and address guest queries
• Assist wait staff as needed

We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience as a Host/Hostess preferred but not required
• Understanding of restaurant etiquette
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Ability manage reservations
• Demonstrable customer-service skills
• Excellent communication skills (via phone and in-person)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA food handlers certification