Description Custom House Restaurant Group is a family of restaurants on the Central Coast, including Custom House, Mr. Rick’s, Mission Pizza, Ventana Grill, Wooly’s, and Oyster Loft. While we are an established company, we operate with the teamwork, accountability, and care of a family-owned business. We believe life is about learning and we invest in the growth of our team members. Pride of ownership at every level helps shape a workplace culture built on respect, professionalism, and genuine care for our guests. We are opening a new full-service restaurant in Shell Beach serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please visit this website to view our privacy practices - CA Consumer Protection Act Notice to Employees and Applicants – Custom House. Custom House Restaurant Group is opening a new full-service restaurant in Shell Beach serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are looking for organized and friendly team members who enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and providing great guest service. As a Host, you will be the first point of contact for many of our guests and help set the tone for their experience. This role includes greeting guests, managing reservations and waitlists, assisting with phone orders and takeout orders, and helping maintain a smooth and organized dining room during service. We provide full coverage for required Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and certification. Training time and certification costs are covered in accordance with company policy and California requirements. Responsibilities Welcome and greet guests as they arrive Manage reservations and waitlists Escort guests to tables and present menus Maintain an organized and welcoming host stand Answer phones and assist guests with questions or reservations Take phone orders for takeout and enter orders accurately into the POS system Process takeout transactions and handle cash and card payments Package takeout orders and coordinate pickup with guests Communicate with servers and management regarding seating and wait times Help maintain a smooth flow of service in the dining room Assist with guest needs and front-of-house support when needed Employment is at-will in accordance with California law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under California or federal law. Requirements Previous host, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred but not required Comfortable using POS systems for order entry and payments Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately Strong communication and guest service skills Friendly and professional demeanor Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds Ability to obtain and maintain a California Food Handler Certification