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Job Title


Host/Hostess


Company : Kobe Japanese Steakhouse


Location : Nottingham, MD


Created : 2025-11-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is a leading independently owned Japanese Restaurant serving the Baltimore area. We offer diners a unique dining experience occurring in front of a teppanyaki grill. Diners are entertained by our hibachi chef; juggling utensils, providing a cooking demonstration, cooking the freshest meats and vegetables in front of dining guest.*Shift Flexibility: Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, nights and weekends. **Job Description:** Greets guest(s) warmly and with a smile upon their arrival, escorts them to a table, balancing the flow among servers across the restaurant* Ensures table selection corresponds with proper rotation, customer seating preference and size of party.* Utilizes customer paging system when business dictates and as applicable.* Assists with seating requests when necessary and provides customers with clean menus.* Take to-go orders from customer guest.* Relays information to service staff, requests feedback from customers as to their experience and gives a final salutation upon exit from the restaurant.* Maintains a clean and organized station. Ensures the cleanliness of menus, and keeps necessary stock of pens, pencils, menus and other restaurant supplies.* Promptly answers the phones with appropriate greeting.* Responds to guest inquiries related to operating hours, reservations, directions to restaurant or other.* Ensures backup coverage for host stand when necessary.* Completes all side work requirements prior, during and after shift.* Periodically checks restrooms for cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies.*Physical Demands: *Must be able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work under stress, have excellent organizational skills and multi-task throughout shift. Must have a clean, professional appearance with excellent grooming habits. Be able to safely lift, carry and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 25 poundsJob Types: Part-time, Full-timePay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hourBenefits:* Flexible schedulePhysical Setting:* Casual dining restaurantSchedule:* Holidays* Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:* TipsShift availability:* Night Shift (Required)Work Location: In person