450 108th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA

Join Our Team at El Gaucho Bellevue!

Position: Lead Host

About the Role: As a Lead Host at El Gaucho Bellevue, you will be the first and last impression for our guests, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience. We are seeking energetic and friendly professionals to welcome both locals and visitors, ensuring each guest enjoys a personalized and memorable evening.

Responsibilities:

• Warmly welcome guests and assist with their coats.
• Escort guests to their tables and provide them with menus.
• Communicate special requests to the team.
• Answer incoming calls and manage reservations.
• Coordinate guest seating to ensure efficient and fair distribution among servers.
• Manage waitlists by keeping track of waiting guests and providing accurate wait time estimates.
• Maintain cleanliness in the host area and entrance to ensure they are always clean and welcoming.
• Assist with special events by organizing and managing reservations and seating for large parties.
• Monitor the dining room flow to anticipate guest needs and ensure smooth service.

Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Polished, positive, and passionate about hospitality.

Compensation:

• $28-$32 per hour, with potential for revenue commissions.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• Sick pay
• Pet insurance
• 401k with employer match (after one year of service, and age 21)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Additional Perks:

• Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and certain holidays (except for special engagements).
• Typical hours: 12-8pm, depending on business levels.

If you are a polished, positive professional with a heart for hospitality, we would love to hear from you!