Lead Host

 F&V Hospitality - Steak Co. | Walla Walla, Washington

Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays required; Sundays and Mondays off except during special engagements

Listing Date: June 2, 2026

About F&V Hospitality and Steak Co.

F&V Hospitality is a Washington-based hospitality group rooted in a culture of genuine care, culinary excellence, and the belief that every detail matters. Steak Co. in Walla Walla is our flagship steakhouse, serving wine country visitors and a loyal local community who expect a consistently outstanding experience. We are a team that takes hospitality seriously and takes care of the people who make it happen.

Your Role

At Steak Co., the first impression is everything. As Lead Host, you set the tone for the entire guest experience from the moment someone walks through our doors to the moment they leave wanting to come back. This is a front-of-house leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, upscale environment, leads with warmth, and genuinely loves the art of hospitality.

You will be responsible for managing the flow of the dining room, leading and mentoring the host team, overseeing reservations, and serving as a calm, composed presence during even the busiest service periods. Your ability to anticipate guest needs and support the broader front-of-house team will be central to the success of every shift.

Areas of Responsibility

• Create a warm, polished first and last impression for every guest who walks through the door
• Manage dining room flow, seating assignments, and waitlist coordination across all service periods
• Lead, support, and mentor the host team to deliver consistent, guest-first service
• Oversee reservation management software to ensure accurate and efficient table management
• Communicate proactively and clearly with front-of-house and back-of-house teams throughout service
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns quickly and graciously before they escalate
• Maintain a composed, professional presence during high-volume and high-pressure service periods
• Uphold Steak Co. and F&V Hospitality standards in presentation, communication, and guest interaction

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a host or guest-facing hospitality role
• Experience leading or mentoring a team in a hospitality or service environment
• Genuine warmth and a guest-first mindset in every interaction
• Calm under pressure with strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• Polished communication style and a professional, welcoming presence
• Comfort with reservation management software; willingness to learn new systems quickly
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays per the posted schedule

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with growth potential within F&V Hospitality
• Family meals and employee dining discount
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 25 or more hours per week
• Sick pay
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of service (must be age 18 or older to participate)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees
• Consistent schedule with Sundays and Mondays off except during special engagements; closed on select holidays

If you are a hospitality professional who leads with warmth, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in setting the tone for an exceptional guest experience, we would love to hear from you. Join Steak Co. in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington as part of the F&V Hospitality family.