Host

Pay

Pay Range: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills and dedication.
• Stable, respected organization.
• Flexible scheduling: part‑time, full‑time, and on‑call shifts.
• Positive culture emphasizing courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Comprehensive training (classroom and on‑premises).
• 401(k) with immediate participation and competitive match.
• Restaurant discounts: 25% off at all Clyde’s restaurants for you and three guests.
• Meal discount: 50% off your shift meal.
• Top health plan: medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, wellness resources, and reduced rates on various services.
• Employee Assistance Program offering legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness resources including digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career growth opportunities with rapid advancement.
• Merit recognition rewards.
• Exclusive discounts through a program with thousands of brands and services.

What We Look For

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, hardworking, hospitality‑driven attitude with a commitment to excellence and top‑tier service.
• Problem‑solving ability to handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible availability for mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest in a friendly manner as they enter the restaurant.
• Check the host podium for complete setup of materials and supplies at the start and end of the shift.
• Clean menu covers, replace old or worn menus, and distribute them to bars and dining rooms.
• Escort guests to requested and/or prearranged tables.
• Assist servers with duties such as resetting tables or fulfilling guest requests.
• Answer the phone promptly with a friendly and cordial greeting.
• Communicate with customers and vendors, relay incoming calls to the appropriate people, and take messages.
• Listen patiently and politely to customer inquiries and complaints, providing accurate information about the restaurant, directions, and menu.
• Direct customer complaints and problem calls to the appropriate personnel; handle reservation inquiries, review the reservation book, and inform customers about seating availability.
• Prepare menus and reservations for arranging tables and chairs for large parties.
• Assist and direct personnel in arranging tables and chairs for large parties.
• Bid departing parties a closing salutation and “Thank You.”
• Inspect, clean, and restock bathrooms as needed.
• Check back at tables to ensure customer satisfaction and foster positive customer relations.

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde’s Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and a positive employee culture. The group owns 14 concepts, including Clyde’s, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald’s, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and the upcoming Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026). Clyde’s of Mark Center is located in Alexandria, VA, just off I‑395 and King St., offering free employee parking and convenient access to public transportation.