Lead Host Compensation: $25–$30/hour We are seeking an experienced Lead Host to join a sophisticated, high-volume fine dining restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished hospitality professional who understands that the guest experience begins the moment someone walks through the door. The ideal candidate will have fine dining experience, a strong background running the door, and hands-on experience with SevenRooms. You should be comfortable managing a high volume of guests and reservations while maintaining an organized, welcoming, and elevated experience for every guest. Lead Host Responsibilities • Lead the host stand and oversee the guest arrival experience throughout service. • Manage reservations, seating assignments, waitlists, table flow, and guest communication using SevenRooms. • Handle a high volume of guest arrivals while maintaining a calm, professional, and hospitable demeanor. • Monitor reservations and seating flow to maximize table utilization and maintain an efficient service. • Welcome guests and provide a warm, polished first impression consistent with a fine dining environment. • Communicate closely with management, servers, bartenders, and the kitchen to ensure a seamless guest experience. • Maintain detailed guest notes, preferences, special occasions, VIP information, and other relevant information in SevenRooms. • Handle guest questions, reservation requests, and phone calls professionally. • Assist with training and supporting other members of the host team. • Help resolve guest concerns and service issues as needed. • Maintain an organized and professional host stand throughout service. Ideal Candidate • Previous fine dining host or lead host experience. • Proven experience running the door in a busy restaurant. • SevenRooms experience strongly preferred • Comfortable handling a high volume of guests and reservations. • Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills. • Professional, polished, and genuinely hospitality-focused. • Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule & Benefits • $25–$30/hour, based on experience. • 4–5 eight-hour shifts per week. • Likely days off will fall on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday, with flexibility based on the candidate and business needs. • 24/7 Seaport parking pass available for exceptional employees at an employee cost of $45 per week. • Health insurance eligibility after 90 days. JOB ID: 181606 #post Greg Dickinson