Host

Duckstache Hospitality is excited to announce that we are looking for a talented hospitality professional to join our team as a host. This position is part time/full time, working a flexible schedule, and must be available to work weekends. As a host on out team you are paid hourly, and work alongside servers and sushi chefs.

About Aiko

Aiko is serving sushi created by Houston’s up-and-coming sushi chefs led by award-winning veteran Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee. Under the bright lights of the stage that is Aiko’s sushi bar, the chefs thoughtfully curate a range of omakases and a variety of raw, cooked, and rolled items. Aiko (pronounced eye-ko) means “love child” in Japanese — nod to the two other Duckstache concepts, Handies Duozo and Kokoro, that inspired the menu.

Job Purpose

Hosts are responsible for ensuring all guests enjoy their time with us. This includes greeting and seating guests, taking incoming phone calls, making reservations, helping maintain the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, and performing daily duties to facilitate a smooth flow of service.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of a host include but are not limited to the following:

• Welcome and seat guests on arrival.
• Take incoming phone calls.
• Help with take out orders.
• Manage reservations on OpenTable.
• Must learn and be knowledgeable of the food and beverage menus.
• Prepare restaurant for service.
• Ability to use Point of Service computer system (POS) to enter guests’ food and beverage orders when necessary.
• Cash handling of guests checks including credit card payments utilizing a POS system
• Conducts oneself at the highest level.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety, and food regulations.
• Must maintain and uphold dress code standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Duckstache Hospitality requires the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of host.

Language:

• Fluent speaking, reading, and writing: English.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• TABC Certified
• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Outstanding guest service skills
• Ability to memorize recipes and beverage lists
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting, on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be able to constantly move around in the restaurant.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person