Host at Hojokban LA

About Hojokban:
Hojokban is a Korean restaurant built on the spirit of sharing, bringing people together over meals that are sincere and flavorful. Founded in Seoul’s iconic Cheongdam neighborhood in 2019, the restaurant quickly became one of the buzziest and most beloved in the city, balancing retro charm with inventive takes on Korean classics. Hojokban expanded to New York City in 2023, where it has quickly become one of Manhattan’s top dining destinations and has been featured in The New York Times, Eater, and The Infatuation. 

We are thrilled to bring Hojokban to Los Angeles with our next location, opening in the dynamic Arts District in Fall 2025 - an exciting new chapter for the brand and for diners eager to experience our approach to Korean cuisine. As the brand grows, we are building a team that shares our passion for genuine hospitality and for creating meaningful dining experiences.

Position Overview:
We're building a tight-knit, warm and passionate team to be a vital part of opening Hojokban - Arts District!

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Host/Lead Host with a strong work ethic and an endless curiosity to learn and grow with our restaurant. A qualified Host/Lead Host must work well with others, have a sense of urgency as well as have:

• 1 or more years in the hospitality industry preferred
• Passion for hospitality and interest in being part of an opening team 
• Experience in a Korean restaurant is a plus

Host responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Arrive on time every day of work, clock in fully ready in appropriate attire in accordance with company uniform guidelines
• Responsibly manage one’s own time clock; break and clock in/out on time, communicate promptly with leadership when time clock error is made
• Foster a positive work culture by extending professionalism and respect to guests, fellow team members, neighbors and everyone in between
• Maintain basic knowledge of the menu and accurately inform guests
• Report any guest, quality or inventory issues promptly to leadership
• High standards of cleanliness, organization, and overall dining room hygine
• Understanding of basic food safety standards
• Valid California Food Handler's Certification is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions include:

• Requires moderate physical effort: standing for 6-8 hours, carrying, stretching, wrist movement, fine manipulation, grasping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 35 pounds, stooping, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, etc.
• Requires the ability to safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
• Working conditions involve noise, heat, cold, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing
• Must be willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Hojokban is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.