Lead Host

About

Rood is a chef-driven restaurant in Lakewood, Ohio. Where conscious cooking and genuine hospitality meet creativity. We cook with intention, source with care, and treat every guest like they belong here. Hospitality comes first at Rood, and it starts with the people on our floor.

The Role
Our Lead Host is the face of Rood. You own the floor. You greet every guest, manage reservations in OpenTable, and set the pace of the room from first seating to close. You lead and support our floor team, and you step in wherever the night needs you. Rood runs on teamwork. You keep it moving.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests with warmth and polish
• Manage reservations, waitlist, and table flow in OpenTable
• Lead and support floor staff during service
• Run food, clear and reset tables as needed
• Communicate with the kitchen and bar to keep service on pace
• Uphold Rood’s standards for hospitality and presentation

Qualifications

• Hospitality or front-of-house experience preferred
• Calm, confident leadership during busy service
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Weekend availability required

Restaurant Hours

• Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30pm to 9pm
• Friday and Saturday, 4:30pm to 10pm
• Sunday Brunch, 10am to 2pm

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Tip out
• Staff training and room to grow

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Hosting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person