About this opportunity
Custom House Restaurant Group lists this Host Oyster Loft Pismo Beach opportunity in pismo beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Host Position at The Oyster Loft
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.
Custom House Restaurant Group owns and operates five restaurants along the Central Coast, from Pismo Beach to Avila Beach. While we are a corporation, we operate with the collaboration, care, and accountability of a family-owned business. We believe that life is about continuous learning, which is why we invest in the growth and development of our people. A strong sense of pride of ownership at every level—from entry-level team members to General Managers—shapes our culture and reinforces our commitment to genuine care, respect, and professionalism. We take great pride in delivering exceptional guest service by recruiting, training, and retaining some of the best employees on the Central Coast.
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
Worksite address
pismo beach, CA, 93448, US
Who can apply
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