Host at Hippo Restaurant
Job Description
Led by James Beard Award-winning chef Matt Molina, HiPPO serves California-influenced Italian food in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Partners April Langford, Joe Capella, and Randy Clement assist with a beverage program that serves natural & organic wines, carefully crafted & seasonal cocktails, spirits sourced from some of the world's greatest distilleries, and a beer program that supports breweries within the community. HiPPO's core values reflect a commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as a passion for hospitality and collaboration.
HiPPO has won awards and received recognition in many publications and media channels including multiple years in The Los Angeles Times 101 as well as the Michelin Guide. HiPPO has been a neighborhood and industry fixture since its inception.
These are some qualifications to be considered a candidate:
-Resy/Open Table knowledge is a must
-Restaurant experience preferred
-Have a passion to provide genuine hospitality
-Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining great enthusiasm
-Passion for food & beverage with a desire to continue expanding knowledge
-Technical proficiency in restaurant POS and reservation systems (TOAST and Resy preferred)
-Be a team player with strong work ethics
-Open availability, including weekends and holidays
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