Host - Uchiko Houston

Job Overview Hai Hospitality's Uchiko Houston restaurant is accepting applications for Hosts. In this role, you will support service by managing reservations and walk‑ins, setting guest expectations, providing cocktail service for waiting guests, and creating memorable guest experiences. What you’ll do in this role: Acquaint yourself with our menu and Japanese cuisine. Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer‑led beverage training and provide excellent cocktail service while guests wait for their table. Maintain awareness of pace of dining room and communicate with team to ensure smooth transitions during table turns. Review, plan, and execute table placement and preference for reservations, communicating guest notes with managers and servers. Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait for their table. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available. Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available. Employer Matched 401k Savings plan. Opportunity to grow – we promote from within almost exclusively. Dining discounts. Basic Qualifications Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees. Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards. Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties. Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold. Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements. Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives. Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces. Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs. Work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area. Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors. Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming. Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers. Accommodation Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity & E‑Verify Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We hire the best to create the best. E‑Verify participation: Hai Hospitality participates in E‑Verify at its Arizona and Florida locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uchi Restaurants, LLC