Host - Uchi Miami

Uchi Restaurants • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for a Host at Uchi Miami. Hosts support restaurant service by managing reservations and walk-ins, setting guest expectations, providing cocktail service for waiting guests, and creating memorable guest experiences. Hosts earn an average of $22 per hour, including base pay and tips.

The role involves learning about the menu and Japanese cuisine, as well as beer, wine, and sake through peer-led training. Hosts coordinate with the team to manage dining-room pace and table turns, plan table placements around reservations and guest preferences, communicate guest notes to managers and servers, and keep waiting guests informed.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively with guests and other employees.
• Detect and identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods weighing up to 50 pounds; stock inventory and perform restocking duties.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Maintain an organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
• Work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the menu and Japanese cuisine.
• Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training.
• Provide cocktail service to guests waiting for tables.
• Monitor the dining-room pace and communicate with the team to ensure smooth table turns.
• Review, plan, and execute table placement based on reservations and guest preferences.
• Communicate guest notes to managers and servers.
• Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services
• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan
• Opportunity for growth, with promotions made almost exclusively from within
• Dining discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed