Focus Social Club Hiring for Host Job at Washington, DC Full Time

HOST/HOSTESS

THE OPPORTUNITY

FOCUS DC is hiring a Host to join our team in Washington, DC.

As a FOCUS DC host, your duties revolve around managing specific days/nights at our club. Your responsibilities include managing the guest list, handling check-in at the entrance, and taking table reservations. You may also provide bottle service to tables. This position is similar to hosting a house party but requires a more professional demeanor and acute attention to detail. Hosts also work with promoters to create marketing efforts that draw in a crowd. Throughout the day/night, your job is to ensure the smooth operation of any event. You would also be responsible for welcoming guests and escorting them to their seats for dining in the club’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service. The host is responsible for providing excellent hospitality accompanied by memorable experiences to all guests and members who visit. Our Hosts take pride in providing attentive and friendly service that ensures our guests feel valued and well taken care of, which contributes to guest loyalty.

WHO YOU’LL WORK FOR

FOCUS DC prides itself on providing iconic hospitality to our guests. With our city open and thriving comes the opportunity to invite new talent to join our team. We prefer people who are passionate about drinks and food, have upbeat personalities, have a positive attitude, and that will thrive in a team environment. If you are ready to run with a powerful team, we want to meet you!

We offer industry-leading compensation varying with position, skillset, and relevant experience.

OUR HOUSE RULES

• We Are Fun – Bringing enthusiasm to our restaurant, our shift, and our guests.

• We Are Committed – Supporting the growth and success of team members.

• We Are Diverse – Unique with exceptional food, beer and unforgettable experiences.

• We Are Caring – Putting our guests, team members, and community first.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly and warmly greets and directs guests to their tables based on availability or desired seating arrangements. Seat guests and maintain seating chart.

• Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.

• Helps create an overall enjoyable dining experience and promotes a safe, clean and neat environment for guests.

• Exhibits good communication skills. Gets along well with others, demonstrates flexibility and patience; possesses an interest in people.

• Supervises the activities of servers to ensure proper customer service, food handling and sanitation procedures are followed. Helps train new servers.

• Assists with service, including occasional food service, while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency safety procedures and helps evacuate guests to safety in the event of fire or other emergency

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must have weekend availability.

• Previous experience using computerized POS systems required.

• Excellent Improvisational skills and the ability to think on your feet.

• An eye for an “Instagrammable-moment” for Social Media.

• Punctual and proactive, with a great sense of direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain standing and walking for the entire length of shift.

FOCUS DC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. FOCUS DC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• All candidates MUST provide a viewable Instagram Handle. Thanks.

Work Location: One location