Restaurant Host

Be a part of something exciting!

La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world’s most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we’ve expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont—with more locations on the way.

Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.

We’re building a team that brings:

Energy – A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that lifts everyone around you.

Discovery – A constant curiosity to learn, grow, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.

Community – A mindset of connection and collaboration—with our guests and with each other.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on the team.

The Perks!

Competitive hourly wages plus tips

Weekly Pay

Fun & Fast Paced Environment

Company contests that include experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations

Employee Assistance Program - focusing on mental health providing licensed counseling, community support and much more. Available for all team members and their families

Huge Growth and Development Opportunities- Over 65% of our team is promoted from within.

Employee Discounts

Purpose of the Position

Greet all guests with personal style and provide personable, helpful and efficient food service while maintaining a high level of contribution to the restaurant. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to others in management.

Essential Job Functions

Outgoing personality

Passion for the brand

Positive Attitude

Consistent attendance and punctuality

Compliance with employee handbook and training manuals

Strong communications skills and being able to interact with Kitchen and FOH operations

Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively work and organize an expo/QSR screen; have a sense of urgency

Assist, prepare and package take-out orders

Ability to utilize a tray to deliver beverages

Attend to the needs of all guests in a professional, expeditious and courteous manner

Efficiently operate the point-of-sale (POS) system

Maintain a thorough knowledge of all menu and bar items in order to respond accurately to guests’ inquiries

Prepare and serve beverages according to time and quality standards

Know all table and bar seat numbers and deliver food orders

Execute proper food and drink placement at all tables

Perform appropriate opening and closing duties, such as cleaning and food prep

Observe state and federal laws regarding the service of alcohol

Maintain cleanliness of our restrooms periodically

Observe all state and local safety regulations

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age

RBS/ Alcohol Awareness Card

Food Handler Safety Training Card

Equipment Used

Point-of-Sale system

Assorted knives, scissors

Coffee/Tea/Espresso Machines, if applicable

Assorted china and flatware

Yelp waitlist

Tray to carry beverages

QSR/Expo Screen

Phones

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.

At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer

This position is at-will. Hospitality Guides have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.