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With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.\n\nCaring. Creative. Careers.\n\nJoin the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.\n\nEOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify\n\nHOST JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nHosts are responsible for the initial, warm greeting and seating of guests, answering telephones, taking reservations and messages, maintaining accurate guest counts and wait times and saying goodbye to all guests. Assist with Coat Check duties as directed.\n\nEssential Functions\nWarmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant\nAnswer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations\nAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends\nSafely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats\nSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment\nAbility to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction\nMultitask calmly and effectively\nWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels\nAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds\nAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces\n\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\nEnsure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs\nGreet guests with a warm, sincere smile\nUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy\nAssist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms\nSell and accurately account for gift cards\nAnswer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations\nUse proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines\nUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu\nFollow all steps of service\nUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions\nProficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems\nComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures\nSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness training\nFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook\nGet along well with others and be a team player\nOther duties will be assigned as needed\n\nINDFOH","company":"Aba Austin","rawCompany":"aba austin","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:37:02.853Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-9031.00","title":"Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop","slug":"hosts-and-hostesses-restaurant-lounge-and-coffee-shop"},{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Host","description":"We’re hiring people to join our team as HOST STAFF!\n\nA Few of Our Host Benefits:\nRestaurant Discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness\nPaid Vacation for Qualifying Employees\n\nBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance\nDental & Vision Insurance\nLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance\nDomestic Partner Benefits\n401(k)\n\nLocated on South Congress at Music Lane, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. 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