Host

Edison House•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Edison House is a social club located in downtown Salt Lake City, offering a brand new 30,000 square foot clubhouse which includes two restaurant concepts, four bars, workout facility, private event space, concert venue, and rooftop pool. We are seeking to build a team of creative, ambitious, self-starters who are looking to be a part of a one-of-a-kind project in Salt Lake. Making special moments for our members is the backbone of our culture and we empower each of our employees to go above and beyond. The Host is the first face our members and guests see and the last one they say goodbye to. Every visit to Edison House begins and ends at the host stand, and the tone you set in those first moments shapes the entire experience. Working in hospitality is so much more than seating tables. Through warmth, poise, and boundless energy, our host team will welcome members and their guests by name, manage the flow of our dining rooms, and set our servers and kitchen up for a smooth, well-paced service.

Requirements

Polished, articulate, and genuinely welcoming, with a natural instinct for high-touch service
Able to learn and recognize our members, and to greet each one with warmth and discretion
Skilled at managing reservations, waitlists, and table flow during busy, fast-moving services
Calm, composed, and positive under pressure, even when the door is full
Familiar with our menus, bars, and club amenities well enough to answer guest questions and direct them with confidence
Proficient with reservation and POS systems (Toast and OpenTable a plus)
Team-oriented, and able to communicate clearly with servers, bartenders, managers, and chefs
Reliable availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining or high-volume setting.
Current Food Handler’s permit (or ability to obtain one prior to start date).
Social and curious, with a genuine interest in people and an intuitive understanding of how to create an atmosphere that is best-in-state.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Organized Self Starter – Hosts must be able to successfully prioritize and execute tasks through their own initiative and resourcefulness.
Culture Focused Teammate – Hyper-focused on building a strong company culture by championing excellence, autonomy, self-improvement, and healthy work relationships.
Commitment to Excellence – Unwavering dedication to consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
Strong Communicator – Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
Personify our Values – The personification of our brand and community values.

Nice To Haves

Toast and OpenTable proficiency

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome every member and guest with a warm, personal hello, and thank them sincerely on departure.
Manage reservations, walk-ins, and the waitlist, quoting accurate wait times and setting honest expectations.
Seat guests in a balanced rotation that respects server sections, pacing of the kitchen, and member preferences.
Answer phones and messages professionally, taking reservations and answering questions about the club and its restaurants.
Confirm membership and guest status at the door in accordance with club policy.
Note member preferences, special occasions, and dietary needs, and pass them to the service team ahead of arrival.
Communicate closely with servers and managers on table status, turn times, and large-party or event timing.
Keep the host stand, entry, and waiting areas clean, organized, and stocked with menus and supplies.
Handle guest concerns with grace and escalate to a manager promptly when needed.
Receptive to feedback and coaching, and eager to grow within the hospitality team.
Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards appropriate for a premier fine dining restaurant.