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Company: Saltwater Social

A new seafood-inspired restaurant concept, Saltwater Social sets the stage for a cool, relaxed atmosphere that would whisk you away to sea. Saltwater Social is a unique concept that artfully blends the modern seafood restaurant and a chic lounge into one, offering a dynamic, fine dining experience with the superior quality of a traditional upscale fish house. Saltwater Social distinguishes itself by emphasizing the social experience and taking a vibe-driven approach to fine dining. Every venue has a DJ to create an infectious, high-energy atmosphere and the sleek environment is designed to encourage guests to interact and mingle. Ultimately, Saltwater Social aims to define the modern dining experience complete with incredible food, world-class service and the perfect ambiance.

The ONE Group Hospitality is an international restaurant company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos, and other high-end venues both nationally and internationally. The ONE Group’s focus is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining and its primary restaurant brands are:
• STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, featuring premium steaks, seafood, and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere.
• Benihana, a leading operator of highly differentiated experiential brands that owns the only national teppanyaki brand in the US. The Company also franchises Benihanas in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
• Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the U.S., featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere.
• RA Sushi, a Japanese cuisine concept that offers a fun-filled, bar-forward, upbeat, and vibrant dining atmosphere with restaurants in the U.S. anchored by creative sushi, inventive drinks, and outstanding service.

HOST DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep all menus clean and organized
• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and number of people in party
• Update Maître D/Lead Host on table status
• Run Open Table System
• Locate guest parties when tables become available
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
• Seat guests based on guest preference, guest count in server stations and proper seating of room
• Have full understanding and comply with all Bottle service procedures
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
• Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed
• Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return
• Be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Be able to wear heels (if applicable)
• Be able to do outreach / concierge visits
• Represent STK at off site events as brand ambassador
• Be able to answer phones
• Be able to lift & carry trays
• Assist other FOH staff to perform setting up restaurant, cleaning restaurant, bussing tables, running food, taking food orders, making cocktails, serving guests, assisting host staff and opening and serving wine, when needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform all duties while following all health department sanitation requirements
• No consumption of alcoholic beverages while working

The company offer the following Insurance benefits to all full time and variable benefit eligible employees (waiting period applies)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and Disability
• Group Accident Insurance
• Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance

The company offer the following benefits to all employees regardless of position or status

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dependent Care Benefit
• Employee Dining Discounts and/or complementary meals onsite
• Traditional and Roth 401K Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off