Host

Pay Range: $15 - $17 / hour

About the Role

Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV, is proud to introduce Ebbitt House, a sister concept of the historic Old Ebbitt Grill. Opening summer 2026 at Reston Station on the Silver Metro Line, Ebbitt House will serve up Old Ebbitt Grill’s iconic American classics, twice-daily happy hours, an oyster-fueled raw bar, and towering seafood displays. We’re building our opening team now—come be part of a restaurant that’s set to make waves!

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stable company with a positive culture emphasizing courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Flexible schedule: part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available
• Excellent training: classroom and on-premises
• Generous 401k with immediate participation and competitive match
• Restaurant discounts: 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests
• Meal discount: 50% off your shift meal
• Top health plan including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services
• Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support
• Wellness resources: digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots
• Financial assistance fund for employees in need
• Career growth opportunities with rapid advancement potential
• Merit recognition and rewards for excellence and hard work
• Exclusive discounts with thousands of brands and services

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service
• Problem-solving skills to handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to work 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
• Actively listen patiently and politely to customer inquiries and complaints, providing specific and accurate information about the restaurant operation, directions to the restaurant, and menu information
• Direct customer complaints and other problematical calls to the appropriate people
• Answer inquiries about reservations, review reservations, review reservation book, and inform customers about seating availability and accurately record reservations
• Prepare menus and reservations for the arrangement of tables and chairs for large parties
• Assist and direct personnel in the arrangement of tables and chairs for large parties
• Bid all departing parties a closing salutation and “Thank You”
• Inspect bathrooms; clean and restock bathrooms with supplies as needed
• Check back at tables to ensure customer satisfaction and to work on 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 fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026).