Host

About Tei-An

Tei-An is a celebrated Japanese fine dining destination known for its thoughtful hospitality, refined atmosphere, and dedication to traditional Japanese cuisine and craftsmanship. Recognized for its handmade soba, curated beverage program, and elevated guest experience, Tei-An offers a dining environment rooted in precision, warmth, and attention to detail.

At Tei-An, hospitality is intentional. Every interaction, detail, and moment of service is designed to create a memorable and seamless experience for our guests. We are seeking passionate hospitality professionals who take pride in delivering polished, genuine service and who are eager to learn and grow within an elevated dining environment.

About the Opportunity

A Host / Maitre D’ Assistant at Tei-An plays an essential role in shaping each guest’s experience from the moment they arrive. This role is responsible for delivering a warm, polished welcome while thoughtfully managing the flow of the dining room to support seamless service and an elevated guest experience.

The ideal candidate is hospitality-driven, highly organized, and passionate about food, beverage, and guest experience. Experience in Japanese restaurants is not required, though fine dining experience and a strong understanding of the sequence of service are highly valued.

This role requires professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to continuously learn and grow within hospitality.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide warm, gracious, and attentive hospitality to every guest from arrival through departure
• Manage reservations, walk-ins, and dining room pacing with professionalism and attention to detail
• Strategize seating flow while balancing guest experience and operational needs
• Answer phones with professionalism, warmth, and strong product knowledge
• Communicate clearly with managers and front-of-house team members to support seamless service
• Maintain reservation notes, guest preferences, and special accommodations with accuracy and discretion
• Assist with guest recovery and help resolve concerns with professionalism and composure
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of menu offerings, restaurant layout, and service standards
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the host stand and entry areas throughout service
• Support the leadership team with opening, mid-shift, and closing responsibilities

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Fine dining experience preferred
• Minimum 3 months of hospitality experience preferred
• Strong understanding of the sequence of service
• Passion for hospitality, food, and beverage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and improve
• Bilingual in English and Japanese is a plus
• Certification for food handling as required by state and local regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development and career growth
• Family Meals
• Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
• All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family
• A collaborative, uplifting culture where we take care of our guests by taking care of our people first

If you’re a passionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with a company that values hospitality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Vandelay Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

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