Lead Host

Located in the Historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge. With the vibes of a 70s cocktail lounge mixed with living room comfort, Press Club brings a unique imbibing experience. Since opening in December 2024, the bar has been recognized as a Top 10 Nominee for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail 2025, and awarded two PINs from The Pinnacle Guide, underscoring its commitment to excellence and innovation.

We are looking for a host or hostesses to represent the first and last impression of the restaurant. The goal of an excellent host / hostess is to create a warm and welcoming environment.

The host / hostess is responsible for :

• Greeting guests in an inviting manner, determining whether or not they have a reservation, and getting them properly checked in.
• Ensuring that guest information is delivered properly to appropriate Kitchen and Dining Room staff.
• Escorting guests to tables; pulling out chairs and assisting guests with tables.
• Booking reservations in a manner that optimizes the use of our tables
• Ensuring that the information we take from the guests is entered perfectly into Opentable.
• Confirming every reservation prior to guest arrival.
• Greeting guests as they are leaving the restaurant.
• Routinely checking the guest restrooms and ensuring tidiness.

We are looking for these qualifications :

This position offers a comprehensive package including :