Host in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia at BARCA PIER AND WINE BAR & Adas on the River

Do you have extraordinary hospitality? We are seeking an outgoing and organized host to join our team! As a host, you will make every guest feel welcome, comfortable, and important, while also ensuring every guest leaves having an extraordinary experience.

• Free Health Insurance (after 6 months, averaging 30+ hours/week)
• Daily "family meals" before lunch and dinner service, where we feed the entire staff to show our appreciation!
• 50% off employee dining privileges at any of our ARP locations
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Flexible schedules
• Life Insurance for all full-time employees
• Optional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and child(ren)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) (after a year of working at least 1000 hours)
• Paid training

• Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner. as soon as they arrive. Open the door for departing guests when possible.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and answer guests questions.
• Manages reservations using our reservation system and ensures accurate information of guest information in our database during each booking.
• Maintains knowledge of restaurant information, menu items, specials/promotions, parking availability, and basic knowledge of the neighborhood.
• Thanks guests as they leave and invite them to return.
• Assist in building and maintaining a team-oriented workplace by bringing a positive, consistent work ethic and participation level to each shift.

• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Communicate effectively.
• Works well under pressure and is self-motivated.
• High-level organizational, time management, and sales skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-driven.
• High level of awareness, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• High-level multi-tasking abilities.
• Able to perform at a high level during volume and pressure situations.
• Must speak and understand English

• Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Able to grasp, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat.
• Able to work in a confined area.
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergencies; and to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation.