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Elliott's Oyster House

Host: Runner – Seattle Waterfront 

Elliott's Oyster House 

 

Welcome guests, manage calls, and coordinate seating to deliver smooth, polished service. 

  

We are a team that celebrates warm hospitality, thoughtful service, and the energy of a landmark waterfront restaurant known for quality and consistency. We are looking for outgoing runners, greeters, and phone hosts who anticipate guest needs, coordinate every detail end-to-end, and deliver seamless experiences from inquiry to farewell. If you're ready to grow your skills, support a high-performing service team, and contribute to a Seattle dining icon, we'd love to meet you. 

What You'll Do 

  • Create a standout first impression-welcome every guest warmly, keep them comfortable, and make each interaction feel seen and valued. 

  • Maintain open body language and proactive engagement on the floor. 

  • Answer and route calls with professional etiquette on a busy, multi-line system; provide accurate directions, hours, and event info. 

  • Guide guests on oyster bar seating, happy hour details, and event offerings. 

  • Use POS and phone systems efficiently; handle basic cash tasks; complete side work and keep the host stand spotless. 

What You Bring

 

Must Haves 

  • 1-2 years in fine dining of comparable quality or 2 years in a customer service role 

  • Excellent phone manners and clear, professional communication. 

  • Coordinate special occasions and VIPs; communicate timing with the floor and bar. 

  • Comfortable initiating friendly conversations with guests to set expectations, answer questions, and enhance comfort during waits. 

  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods (reasonable accommodations available). 

  • Weekend availability and reliable, consistent attendance. 

Preferred 

  • 1-2 years in a high-volume restaurant. 

  • Familiarity with the Toast point of sale system. 

  • Proficiency with a reservation platform like SevenRooms and OpenTable.  

Pay & Compensation

 

Average earnings $22-$32/per hour with commissions. 

  • $4/hour base rate + 6% pooled commission on restaurant's gross sales. 

  • *In the unlikely event the base rate + commissions in a workweek do not meet or exceed the minimum wage, server assistants will be paid at least the minimum wage of $21.30/hour. 

Benefits (based on eligibility) 

  • Health insurance - medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability (need to work 30 hours per week). 

  • PTO (accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked). 

  • 401(k) with match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked). 

  • Commuter benefits through ALICE 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Dining discounts 

  • Training programs 

Why You'll Love Working Here 

You’ll love working here for the strong earning potential driven by high guest volume and the beautiful, energizing waterfront setting. You’ll grow through professional development across multiple departments within E3 Restaurant Group, supported by a teamfirst culture with open communication and robust crossdepartment collaboration. 

  

We Create Unrivaled Experiences With Passion. Every Time! 

 

Apply online website!  

www.elliottsoysterhouse.com/careers 

Location – Elliott’s Oyster House 

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