Host​/Coordinator - Georgetown

Host/Coordinator - Earn up to $718 per week!

Founding Farmers is currently looking for a Host/Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing attentive service from the moment a customer enters the restaurant. Hosts lead guests to their tables, manage reservations within Open Table and communicate with front of house staff when a new party arrives. Hosts may also support the service team in clearing tables, rolling silverware, pre-setting tables, wiping down menus, and ensuring the restrooms are clean for the guests.

$17.95

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Short‑term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner Com Psych for employees and their immediate family members
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

• Manage restaurant reservations and wait lists to accurately set guest expectations
• Monitor the reservation system using Open Table
• Answer the restaurant phone and provide friendly service for all guests and call center inquiries
• Greet and seat guests at their tables, providing exceptional hospitality
• Assist guests in making reservations
• Respond to guest requests and inquiries in a timely and friendly manner
• Assist with parking validation
• Provide directions and recommendations if guests inquire
• Support service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and taking them to the dishwasher
• Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffets
• Perform duties such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathrooms
• Be punctual and maintain regular attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Complete other important tasks, as assigned, to keep all guest operations humming

• Full‑service restaurant experience helpful, but not required
• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol
• Ability to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated to learning our menu and operations
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capability for continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on Open Table. As a member, you will be working in a lively, fast‑paced environment within a growing farmer‑owned company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never‑ending learning and reinvention.

No matter where you work, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well‑being.