Lead Restaurant Host - Full Time

Lead Host – Redbird Redbird is looking for an experienced, organized, and hospitality-driven Lead Host to join our front-of-house team.

This is more than a traditional host position. The Lead Host is an important part of our daily restaurant and event operations, working closely with the management and events teams to manage reservations, guest flow, menus, and the arrival experience throughout the Redbird and Vibiana property.

Lead the host desk and create a warm, professional first and last impression for every guest

Greet Redbird restaurant guests as well as guests arriving for private events at Redbird and Vibiana

Be knowledgeable about the day’s restaurant service, private events, and property activity so guests are always directed correctly

Expert knowledge of OpenTable , including reservations, table management, guest notes, pacing and floor plans

Working knowledge of Tripleseat and the ability to understand private dining and event bookings that affect restaurant operations

Work closely with managers on daily menus, changes, pricing, special events and private dining needs

Use Canva and Adobe Illustrator to update and format daily menus and other restaurant materials

Coordinate printing and make sure all menus are accurate, current and ready before service

Communicate VIPs, special occasions, large parties, dietary notes and other important guest information to management and service teams

Help train and support other hosts and maintain organization and standards at the front desk

Assist managers with administrative and guest-relations projects as needed

Hours of Operation & Availability Redbird is open for dinner six nights a week and weekend brunch , with private events taking place throughout the week at both Redbird and Vibiana.

Because we operate a busy restaurant and events property, weekend, evening and holiday availability is important . Restaurant hosting experience is required, and experience in a busy, quality-driven restaurant is strongly preferred.

You should be confident using OpenTable and comfortable working in Canva and Adobe Illustrator . We’re looking for someone who can think beyond the host stand—someone who understands that the job is part hospitality, part organization and part communication. There is room for the right person to grow within Redbird and take on additional responsibilities.

Minimum wage + tips

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for health care benefits. Redbird is located in Downtown Los Angeles in the historic Vibiana property. We are a busy restaurant and events operation, so this is a great position for someone who enjoys hospitality but also likes the organizational and creative side of restaurant operations.

Please apply with a résumé and a brief note about your restaurant and hosting experience.