Host (PT) at Salt Harvest

Reports to Restaurant Manager; position is non-exempt.

About the role

As the gate keeper to our venues, you play an integral part of a team of hospitality professionals. You work collaboratively with the team to ensure the arrival experience is personalized and memorable.

Pay

$22.00 hourly rate plus tips.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character, driving collaboration, intuition, and translocal hospitality.
• Assist in all aspects of a guest’s experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting in an inviting environment, ensuring proper set-up of the host stand and room, reviewing reservations and guest requests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Participate in daily lineups and staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the service team.
• Inspect the cleanliness of each section and private dining room and check each table prior to opening to ensure it is properly set.
• Pick up the daily menus and inspect every menu and list to ensure their condition and appearance.
• Develop a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients, and what is unavailable for the day.
• Know the server stations, their daily assignments, their personal timing patterns, and their maximum workload capacity.
• Answer telephones according to hotel standard and take reservations or provide information regarding the restaurant or any other hotel service.
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and relay any challenges to the food and beverage leadership team to make corrections and improvements as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the F&B Department as needed.

Requirements

• Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of restaurants and guest service.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Host in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant.
• Experience with taking, making, and executing reservations in a reservation platform.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written.
• Ability to continuously stand and/or walk for the majority of a shift.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 30 lbs. (chair, table, tray, crate, box, etc.).

About Us

At Aparium, we believe in the power of People, Place and Character. We ensure our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated, elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live, and who we serve. Our hotel is a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities where we operate.

Rooted in the flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Salt Harvest brings hearth-inspired cooking to the table. Open flame, smoke, and char shape a menu built around fresh seafood, locally grown produce, and sustainably sourced meats. Small plates invite sharing, while bold, comforting entrées highlight the depth of each ingredient. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers an experience of honest flavors, good company, and food that feels both timeless and full of character.