Host - Credence Fine Dining

Credence Fine Dining Host

At Credence, we're not just serving food; we're crafting an experience. Credence artfully narrates Levi Goode's story with sophistication and refinement. Drawing inspiration from South Texas ranches, our menu is a tribute to fresh Gulf seafood, premium Texas beef, and beloved Southern classics, all elevated by our signature live-fire cooking. Sidebar, an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail bar draws inspiration from the early-1900s Texas oil boom and will be discreetly connected to Credence. With Credence and Sidebar, we're reshaping the landscape of fine dining and mixology, and we want you to be a part of it.

Position Summary:

The guest experience is very important to us, and the Host position is key to honoring that commitment. We are searching for career-minded hospitality professionals with exceptional drive and people skills. As a Host at Credence, you understand the fine balance of service. You help provide exceptional hospitality to our guests in a timely, courteous, efficient, organized, and accurate manner. They are polite and friendly to guests, and colleagues alike. They understand the importance of and embody Levi Goode Brand's high standards of service, presentation, and cleanliness. The Host serves as both the first and last impression for our guests, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in service and hospitality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and execute responsibilities with elevated verbiage and refined elegance.
• Adhere to our uniform and grooming standards for a polished, professional image at all times.
• Stay informed about restaurant operations and menu details to confidently respond to guest inquiries.
• Lead with a warm and genuine welcome, expressing heartfelt gratitude to every guest.
• Express genuine appreciation with a sincere "Thank You" upon guests' departure, inviting them to return and experience our exceptional atmosphere again.
• Acknowledge guest's right-of-way and actively assists guests with directions or special requests.
• Extend the courtesy of opening doors for guests as they enter or exit the restaurant.
• Effectively manage phone operations.
• Keep the entryway clean, assisting with table turnover as necessary to ensure efficient service.
• Efficiently manage OpenTable, providing guests with accurate wait time estimates.
• Recognize opportunities to provide guests with an organic hospitality moment and execute the action.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma preferred
• Previous experience in fine dining restaurants preferred
• Previous experience with OpenTable software preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Passion for culinary arts and hospitality
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer:

• Culture of Connection: Be a part of a culture that embodies our brand values and fosters meaningful connections within a company voted as Top Workplace to Work in Houston for 7 years running
• Exceptional Earning Potential: Enjoy WEEKLY payouts
• Fantastic Dining and Merchandise Perks: Indulge in fantastic discounts on dining and merchandise at any Goode Co. location and online Our Pecan Pie is calling you…
• Financial Planning: Secure your future with 401(k) retirement plans featuring a company match, ensuring your financial goals align with your career growth.
• Take Time Off to Recharge: Take advantage of our Paid Time Off, providing the opportunity to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Schedules: Flexible schedules Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Elevate your skills through ongoing learning and development opportunities, both personally and professionally.
• Benefits: You will qualify for a Medical Membership starting the first month after 60 days from your hire date. Enjoy unlimited primary and preventive care, access to 24/7 telemedicine and virtual appointments, along with a range of other services including lab tests and immunizations.

Levi Goode Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran's status or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

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