Host / Hostess
Full Time • Mayahuel
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a multi-concept restaurant group encompassing State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater, and Star Cinema Grill. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, made-from-scratch dishes presented elegantly. Our passion is providing every guest with an unforgettable experience through unmatched hospitality, the highest quality food and beverages, and flawless presentation. We strive to create a fun and positive environment where both guests and team members can thrive as we continue to innovate in the culinary and beverage scenes.
Job Summary
The Host/Hostess role at Mayahuel is pivotal in ensuring each guest receives a warm welcome and exceptional service throughout their visit. Responsibilities include opening door for guests as they arrive, greeting guests, confirming reservations, providing accurate wait times, and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas. This position requires strong organizational and people skills to ensure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. This position is vital for ensuring that every guest receives a thoughtfully prepared giveaway as they leave the restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Handle cash transactions, confirming prices.
- Assist customers with their ticket and gift card purchases.
- Take reservations, greet and seat guests, direct guests to the table, and thank guests as they depart.
- Answer phones throughout the shift and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
- Greet and seat guests while maintaining a balanced rotation among servers.
- Communicate clearly and promptly, both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Accommodate all guest requests with enthusiasm and hospitality.
- Monitor dining area capacity and manage waiting times as necessary.
- Perform additional opening and closing duties such as cleaning, stocking, and setting up the host stand for the next shift.
- Proactively engage with guests to ensure their needs are met and exceeded, including performing online research to personalize guest interactions and enhance their experience.
- Utilize social media skills to gather insights on guests, ensuring a tailored and memorable service.
Qualifications
- Previous hosting experience in a restaurant setting preferred.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in fine dining hospitality and/or casual dining.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Must stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs., and manage physical activities like bending and climbing.
- Focused on customer service and solutions.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts based on restaurant needs.
- Food handler's card may be required as per local and state regulations.
- Spanish/English speaking recommended.
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Opportunities for Growth
- Discounts at pharmacies and in-house restaurants
- Complimentary movie tickets at Star Cinema Grill
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston, TX based hospitality organization founded in 2016 and is comprised of the following concepts:
Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in-theater concept that offers our guests first run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant that offers a unique menu with local favorites that are as bold and diverse as the state of Texas.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, a full-service restaurant that is one of Houston’s hidden gems offering the freshest coastal ingredients along with Texas beef, sushi and freshly made pastas.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar / Reel Luxury Cinemas, a stylish modern restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. sharing space with a one-of-a-kind luxury, dine-in movie theater.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar: Instagram | Facebook
Reel Luxury Cinemas: Instagram | Facebook
Leo’s River Oaks Restaurant / The River Oaks Theater – Coming Soon!
Leo's River Oaks Restaurant Facebook
The River Oaks Theater Instagram | Facebook
Hollywood Palms Cinema, The best theater in the Chicago area!
Our goal is "To provide every guest with an unforgettable dining experience through unmatched hospitality and the highest quality food and beverages.”
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Growth Opportunities
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success. As a rapidly growing organization, we are always looking for Team Members who have a passion for what we do and want to grow along with us!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short tern disability, life insurance, industry-Leading paid time off, pet insurance and 401k (coming soon!) are available to our salaried Leadership Team Members as well as full-time Hourly Team Members.
20% off prescriptions, prescription deliveries as well as virtual doctor’s visits through our company owned and operated River Oaks Pharmacy.
Perks
FREE MOVIES! (All you can watch for you and three friends or family members) at any of our dine-in theater concepts.
Complementary and discounted food and beverage items.
Performance-Based Financial Rewards for salaried Leadership Team Members and hourly Team Members
Discounts to literally hundreds of goods and services through our discount portal for all team members